GRE Word List
PEERLESS
having no equal; incomparable
The meaning of the word peerless is having no equal; incomparable.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| potpourri | heterogeneous mixture; medley; mixture of dried flower petals a pot (to give a pleasant smell to a room) |
| wilt | loose freshness; droop |
| tread | walk; trample; N: grooved face of a tire; horizontal part of a step |
| gradation | series of gradual stages; degree in such a progression |
| undermine | weaken gradually; sap; dig a mine beneath |
| grate | make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; shred by rubbing against a rough surface; Ex. grated cheese N: framework of metal bars to hold fuel in a fireplace |
| withhold | refuse to give; hold back; Ex. withholding tax |
| molt | periodically shed or cast off hairs or feathers (for replacement by a new growth) |
| wastrel | waster; profligate |
| lexicographer | compiler of a dictionary; CF. lexicography: work of compiling a dictionary |
