GRE Word List
MENDICANT
beggar
The meaning of the word mendicant is beggar.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| zenith | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration |
| exemplify | to show or illustrate by example |
| agnostic | a person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable |
| turncoat | one who switches to an opposing side or party |
| nexus | connection |
| forte | one's strong point |
| rake | an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| foment | to promote the growth or development of : rouse |
| optimum | the amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end |