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 |
|---|---|
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
| rousing | giving rise to excitement : stirring |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| obnoxious | odiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| deplete | to empty of a principal substance |
| decollete | wearing a strapless or low-necked dress |
| loquacious | full of excessive talk : wordy |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| holster | a leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle |