GRE Word List
METHODICAL
systematic; N. method: systematic method of procedure
The meaning of the word methodical is systematic; N. method: systematic method of procedure.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| alloy | mixture as of metals; something added that lowers in value or purity; V: mix; make less pure; lower in value or quality; spoil; CF. unalloyed: not in mixture with other maetals; pure; complete; unqualified; Ex. unalloyed happiness |
| bewitch | cast a spell over; captivate completely |
| badger | pester; annoy continually with demands; persuade by asking again and again; Ex. The children badgered me into taking them into the cinema; N: a kind of mountain animal |
| foreshadow | give an indication beforehand; be a sign of (what is coming); portend; prefigure |
| exploit | make use of, sometimes unjustly; N. exploitation |
| enterprise | willingness to take new ventures; initiative; business organization; plan (that is difficult or daring); Ex. their latest enterprise to sail round the world in a small boat |
| ribald | marked by vulgar lewd humor; wanton; profane; N. ribaldry: ribald language or joke |
| slacken | slow up; loosen; make or become slack |
| perigee | point of moon's orbit when it is nearest the earth; CF. apogee |
| materialism | preoccupation with physical comforts and things; excessive regard for worldly concerns (rather than spiritual matters) |
