GRE Word List
MOTE
small speck (esp. of dust)
The meaning of the word mote is small speck (esp. of dust).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| extrude | force or push out; thrust out; shape (plastic or metal) by forcing through a die |
| impediment | hindrance; stumbling-block; speech defect preventing clear articulation; Ex. speech impediment |
| panoramic | denoting an unobstructed and comprehensive view; N. panorama: unbroken view of a wide area |
| indoctrinate | cause to accept a doctrine without questioning it; Ex. indoctrinated with mindless anti-communism |
| acrophobia | fear of heights |
| avuncular | of or like an uncle |
| earn | gain for the performance of service or labor; gain (something that one deserves); deserve |
| demolition | destruction; V. demolish |
| panacea | cure-all; remedy for all diseases |
| pendant | hanging down from something; pending; N: ornament (hanging from a necklace etc.) |