GRE Word List
PAN
criticize harshly
The meaning of the word pan is criticize harshly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ellipsis | omission of words from a text; mark used to indicate an omission (when the meaning can be understood without them); PL. ellipses |
| ordeal | severe trial or affliction; difficult experience; trial(test of patience or endurance); affliction |
| devolve | deputize; pass or be passed to others (power, work, or property); Ex. devolve on/upon/to |
| ooze | (of a thick liquid) pass or flow slowly; N: mud or thick liquid as at the bottom of a river |
| anneal | reduce brittleness and improve toughness by heating and cooling (metal or glass) |
| extrude | force or push out; thrust out; shape (plastic or metal) by forcing through a die |
| maudlin | effusively sentimental |
| expedite | hasten; make go faster |
| taut | tight; strained; tense; ready; OP. slack |
| check | stop motion; curb or restrain |
