GRE Word List
MITE
any of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
The meaning of the word mite is any of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| probity | adherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness |
| pedagogy | the art, science, or profession of teaching |
| luscious | having a delicious taste or smell : sweet |
| nip | to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch |
| constraint | the act of constraining |
| august | marked by majestic dignity or grandeur |
| impeach | to charge with a crime or misdemeanor |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| privy | private |