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

WordMeaning
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
vociferousmarked by or given to vehement insistent outcry
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
enthrallto hold spellbound : charm
charydiscreetly cautious: such as