GRE Word List

LUBRICATE

to make smooth or slippery

The meaning of the word lubricate is to make smooth or slippery.

Random words

WordMeaning
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
waneto decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
paragona model of excellence or perfection
flutedhaving or marked by grooves