GRE Word List

NOOSE

a loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn

The meaning of the word noose is a loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn.

Random words

WordMeaning
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
derelictionan intentional abandonment
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
veerto change direction or course
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
compulsionan act of compelling
embryonicof or relating to an embryo