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
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
foresightan act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
interiman intervening time : interval
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious