GRE Word List
NOOSE
loop formed in a rope
The meaning of the word noose is loop formed in a rope.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sanguine | optimistic; cheerful; hopeful; of the color of blood; red |
| piquant | pleasantly tart-tasting; spicy; pleasantly stimulating; Ex. piquant situation when my old enemy asked for my help |
| heedless | not noticing; disregarding |
| ordination | ceremony conferring holy orders; ceremony of ordaining a priest |
| potion | dose (of liquids); liquid dose |
| industrious | diligent; hard-working; N. industry |
| dint | means; effort; Ex. by dint of hard work |
| intractable | unruly; difficult to manage; Ex. intractable problem/child |
| scapegoat | someone who bears the blame for others; whipping boy; CF. escape+goat |
| droll | queer and amusing |
