GRE Word List
MANGE
skin disease (esp. of domestic animals) marked by loss of hair
The meaning of the word mange is skin disease (esp. of domestic animals) marked by loss of hair.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| heinous | atrocious; wicked; hatefully bad; Ex. heinous crime |
| protagonist | leader or noticeable supporter of an idea; chief character in a play or story |
| incisive | (appreciatively) cutting; sharp; Ex. incisive remarks; V. incise: make a cut into |
| abominate | loathe; hate |
| leaven | add leaven to; cause to rise or grow lighter; enliven; N: agent, such as yeast, that causes dough to rise (by fermentation); element that lightens or enlivens |
| assay | analyze (to discover what materials are present); evaluate (soil or ore) |
| exude | flow out slowly; discharge (gradually); give forth; N. exudation |
| bohemian | unconventional (in an artistic way) |
| anesthetic | substance that removes sensation with or without loss of consciousness; N. anesthesia |
| presume | take for granted; assume; act overconfidently; take liberties; presume on/upon: take unfair advantage of (someone's kindness or connection); N. presumption |
