GRE Word List
OVERT
open to view; public; not secret; CF. covert
The meaning of the word overt is open to view; public; not secret; CF. covert.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| straggle | stray or fall behind (a main group); spread out in a scattered group; Ex. straggling marathon racer; Ex. straggling branch |
| disembark | debark; go ashore (from a ship); unload cargo from a ship; CF. embark |
| proviso | stipulation; condition in an agreement; provision |
| viable | capable of maintaining life; feasible; practical or workable; Ex. viable scheme |
| kindle | start a fire; ignite; inspire; arouse |
| paraphrase | restate a passage in one's own words while retaining thought of author; N: restatement of a text in other words |
| nocturnal | done or active at night; Ex. nocturnal animals/raids; CF. nocturne |
| aversion | firm dislike |
| imply | suggest a meaning not expressed; signify |
| sedate | composed (with no excitement); grave; V: administer a sedative to; CF. sedative |
