GRE Word List
PERUSE
to examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
The meaning of the word peruse is to examine or consider with attention and in detail : study.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| palm | any of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| awl | a pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood) |
| archetype | the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype |
| clarion | a medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones |
| vogue | popular acceptation or favor : popularity |
| askew | out of line : at an angle |
| hut | an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack |
| brand | a charred piece of wood |
| overwhelm | upset |