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.

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WordMeaning
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
momentuma property (see property
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
propellantcapable of propelling
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur
husbanda male partner in a marriage
compartmenta separate division or section
vintnera wine merchant