GRE Word List
NIP
to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
The meaning of the word nip is to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| corpus | the body of a human or animal especially when dead |
| condign | deserved |
| spendthrift | a person who spends improvidently or wastefully |
| crux | a puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question |
| adjunct | something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it |
| jest | a joking or mocking remark |
| affliction | a cause of persistent pain or distress |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| fallible | liable to be erroneous |