GRE Word List
OUTSKIRTS
a part remote from the center : border
The meaning of the word outskirts is a part remote from the center : border.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |
| welt | a strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together |
| rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |
| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| derelict | abandoned especially by the owner or occupant |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| cascade | a steep usually small fall of water |