GRE Word List

OFFHAND

without premeditation or preparation : extempore

The meaning of the word offhand is without premeditation or preparation : extempore.

Random words

WordMeaning
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
miragean optical (see optical
sustainto give support or relief to
delusivelikely to delude
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
gerontologythe comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults compare geriatrics
boostto push or shove up from below