GRE Word List
LUBRICATE
to make smooth or slippery
The meaning of the word lubricate is to make smooth or slippery.
Random words
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articulate | expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively |
nonentity | something that does not exist or exists only in the imagination |
snuffle | to snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly |
disport | sport |
ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
tessellated | having a checkered appearance |
fetish | an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner |
penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
unruly | not readily ruled, disciplined, or managed |
unwieldy | not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome |