GRE Word List
LOATHE
detest; ADJ. loathsome: arousing loathing; offensive; Ex. loathsome smell
The meaning of the word loathe is detest; ADJ. loathsome: arousing loathing; offensive; Ex. loathsome smell.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blunt | having a dull edge; abrupt and frank in speech or manner; brusque; V: make or become blunt |
| induce | persuade; lead to do something; bring about; N. inducement |
| carillon | a set of bells (often in a tower) capable of being played |
| impinge | infringe; encroach; influence; touch; collide with; Ex. The effects are impinging on every aspect of our lives. |
| chassis | framework and working parts of an automobile; framework to which components are attached |
| intrinsic | essential; inherent; built-in |
| niggle | spend too much time on minor points (esp. when finding fault); find fault; Ex. niggle over details; ADJ. niggling |
| conventional | ordinary; typical; not nuclear; Ex. conventional weapons |
| polity | (particular form of) political organization; form of government of nation or state; Ex. student polity |
| industrious | diligent; hard-working; N. industry |
