GRE Word List
METE
to give out by measure : dole out
The meaning of the word mete is to give out by measure : dole out.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blush | outward appearance : view |
| curb | an edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter |
| imperturbable | marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene |
| aseptic | preventing infection |
| appurtenances | accessory objects |
| diorama | a scenic representation in which a partly translucent painting is seen from a distance through an opening |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| staccato | cut short or apart in performing : disconnected |
| discursive | moving from topic to topic without order : rambling |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |