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

WordMeaning
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
bristlinga short stiff coarse hair or filament
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company