GRE Word List
MAVERICK
an unbranded range animal
The meaning of the word maverick is an unbranded range animal.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| circumvent | to manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem |
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |
| specious | having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic |
| terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| omniscient | having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight |
| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
| quiescent | marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |