GRE Word List
LULL
to cause to sleep or rest : soothe
The meaning of the word lull is to cause to sleep or rest : soothe.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aver | to declare positively |
| overt | open to view : manifest |
| repose | a state of resting after exertion or strain |
| supplicate | to make a humble entreaty |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| infinitesimal | immeasurably or incalculably small |
| pitfall | trap |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| prurient | marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire |