GRE Word List
PEER
one that is of equal standing with another : equal
The meaning of the word peer is one that is of equal standing with another : equal.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| philology | the study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature |
| hem | a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| salvage | compensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck |
| barterer | to trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| recuperate | to get back : regain |
| acclivity | an ascending slope (as of a hill) |
| dawdle | to spend time idly |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |