GRE Word List
MARTIAL
warlike; of war; Ex. martial art/law
The meaning of the word martial is warlike; of war; Ex. martial art/law.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| devious | roundabout; erratic; deviating from the straight course; not straightforward; not completely honest; Ex. devious route |
| blurt | utter impulsively from nervousness or excitement |
| prosperity | good fortune and financial success; physical well-being |
| parasite | animal or plant living on another; toady; sycophant; CF. para-: beside |
| extirpate | root up; uproot; destroy completely |
| spruce | neat and trim in appearance; smart; Ex. Be spruce for your job interview; V. |
| implicit | understood but not stated; implied; unquestioning and complete; Ex. implicit trust |
| mime | pantomime(act without dialogue); mimicry; mimer; V: mimic; pantomime |
| whiff | puff or gust (of air, scent, etc.); short-lasting smell; hint; Ex. whiff of perfume/scandal |
| recite | repeat aloud (something learned); describe; Ex. recite his complaints; N. recitation |
