GRE Word List
PERFORATE
to make a hole through
The meaning of the word perforate is to make a hole through.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tempestuous | of, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent |
| willowy | abounding with willows |
| diaphanous | characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through |
| comprise | to be made up of |
| disfigure | to impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries |
| cavalcade | a procession (see procession |
| toxic | containing or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation |
| sherbet | a cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice |
| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |