GRE Word List
MITE
very small object or insect-like creature; small coin
The meaning of the word mite is very small object or insect-like creature; small coin.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lancet | small surgical tool for making incisions |
| isthmus | narrow neck of land connecting two larger bodies of land |
| bellicose | warlike |
| avid | greedy; extremely eager for; Ex. avid learner; N. avidity |
| misogamy | hatred of marriage |
| stricture | severe and adverse criticism; critical comments; limit or restriction |
| dispense | distribute; prepare and give out (medicines); N. dispensation: dispensing; religious system; official exemption from an obligation or a rule |
| parameter | limit; independent variable; Ex. parameters of the problem; Ex. within the parameters of the budget |
| immure | imprison; shut up in confinement; CF. wall |
| censure | blame; criticize; express strong disapproval; N: severe criticism; strong disapproval |
