GRE Word List

PASTRY

a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste

The meaning of the word pastry is a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste.

Random words

WordMeaning
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
quailany of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as
mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
felineof, relating to, or affecting cats or the cat family
averto declare positively