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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lunar | crescent |
| maroon | a dark red |
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| protrude | to jut out from the surrounding surface or context |
| traduce | to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation |
| scuttle | a shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce) |
| deflect | to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction |
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| psyche | a princess loved by Cupid |
| repulse | to drive or beat back : repel |