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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| gaudy | ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented |
| cohorts | companion |
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| contraband | illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling |
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| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
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| aspire | to seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal |