GRE Word List
MEAGER
scanty; inadequate
The meaning of the word meager is scanty; inadequate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| executive | person having administrative authority; one branch of government executing laws; ADJ: relating to executing |
| protract | prolong; lengthen in time; draw out |
| warble | (of a bird) sing; babble; N. |
| precept | practical rule guiding conduct; Ex. mother's precept |
| vulgar | of the common people; deficient in refinement; not refined; coarse; Ex. vulgar display of wealth; N. vulgarism: vulgarity; crudely indecent word; CF. vulgarian: vulgar person; boor; lout |
| apparition | ghost; phantom |
| momentous | very important; N. moment; CF. momentary |
| contrite | penitent; repentant; N. contrition |
| spry | (esp. of older people) vigorously active; nimble |
| febrile | feverish |