GRE Word List
PALL
to lose strength or effectiveness
The meaning of the word pall is to lose strength or effectiveness.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity : spurious |
| partition | the action of parting : the state of being parted : division |
| respite | a period of temporary delay |
| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| colander | a perforated utensil for washing or draining food |
| aphorism | a concise statement of a principle |
| spry | able to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble |
| covert | not openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled |