GRE Word List

METTLE

vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament

The meaning of the word mettle is vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament.

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WordMeaning
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
gentilitythe condition of belonging to the gentry
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements