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 |
|---|---|
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| elated | marked by high spirits : exultant |
| obelisk | an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid |
| putrid | being in a state of putrefaction : rotten |
| gallows | a frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| acquiesce | to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively |
| corrugated | having corrugations |
| beware | to be on one's guard |
| healthful | beneficial to health of body or mind |