GRE Word List
MAVERICK
an unbranded range animal
The meaning of the word maverick is an unbranded range animal.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| protrude | to jut out from the surrounding surface or context |
| swathe | a band used in swathing |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| frenzied | feeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance |
| precarious | dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments |
| bandy | to discuss lightly or banteringly |
| confluence | a coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point |
| expropriate | to deprive of possession or proprietary rights |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| decorous | marked by propriety and good taste : correct |