GRE Word List

LURK

to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose

The meaning of the word lurk is to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose.

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WordMeaning
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
kismetfate
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
unassumingnot assuming : modest
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
porridgea soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick