GRE Word List
MALINGERER
to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
The meaning of the word malingerer is to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |
| bolt | a lightning stroke |
| schematic | of or relating to a scheme or schema |
| monogram | a sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name |
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
| feud | a mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate |
| obligatory | binding in law or conscience |
| niggle | trifle |
| nonplus | a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary |