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

WordMeaning
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
lunarcrescent
edicta proclamation having the force of law
vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
psychosisa serious mental illness (such as schizophrenia) characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
psychea princess loved by Cupid
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless