GRE Word List
MUSE
to become absorbed in thought
The meaning of the word muse is to become absorbed in thought.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
| mellifluous | having a smooth rich flow |
| alliteration | the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs) |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| volatile | characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change |
| sedition | incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority |
| wangle | to resort to trickery or devious methods |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |