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 |
|---|---|
| deviate | to stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic |
| polygamist | marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
| irony | the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning |
| dinghy | a small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat |
| jaundiced | affected with or as if with jaundice |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| unfledged | not feathered : not ready for flight |
| importune | to press or urge with troublesome persistence |