GRE Word List
LUMBER
to move ponderously
The meaning of the word lumber is to move ponderously.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| polemic | an aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another |
| piecemeal | one piece at a time : gradually |
| rostrum | an ancient Roman platform for public orators |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| parasite | an organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host |
| anthem | a song or hymn of praise or gladness |
| embark | to go on board a vehicle for transportation |
| flighty | swift |
| officious | volunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome |
| pedantic | of, relating to, or being a pedant |