GRE Word List
MAVERICK
rebel; nonconformist (in a group)
The meaning of the word maverick is rebel; nonconformist (in a group).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disconsolate | hopelessly sad (at the loss of something) |
| impromptu | without previous preparation; off the cuff(end of a sleeve); on the spur of the moment |
| raspy | making a harsh noise; grating; harsh |
| tactile | pertaining to the organs or sense of touch |
| parquet | floor made of wood strips inlaid in a mosaic like matter; CF. strip: long narrow piece |
| bouillon | clear beef (or meat) soup |
| cant | insincere speech or expression of piety; jargon of thieves; special words used by a particular group of people |
| pithy | concise and meaningful; substantial; meaty |
| matriarch | woman who rules a family or larger social group |
| goad | urge on; drive with a goad; cause (someone) to do something by continued annoyance; Ex. They goaded him into doing it by saying he was a coward; N: sharp-pointed stick for driving cattle; stimulus; CF. annoy continually |