GRE Word List
LOOKOUT
one engaged in keeping watch : watchman
The meaning of the word lookout is one engaged in keeping watch : watchman.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| nuance | a subtle distinction or variation |
| crust | the hardened exterior or surface part of bread |
| wax | a substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| confidence | a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances |
| espouse | marry |
| chore | the regular or daily light work of a household or farm |
| ultimate | last in a progression or series : final |
| papyrus | a tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley |