GRE Word List

NOISOME

noxious

The meaning of the word noisome is noxious.

Random words

WordMeaning
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
errantbehaving wrongly
wrongheadedstubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
aspirantone who aspires
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt