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 |
|---|---|
| poignancy | the quality or state of being poignant |
| unearthly | not earthly: such as |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| noncommittal | giving no clear indication of attitude or feeling |
| complementary | serving to fill out or complete |
| atypical | not typical : irregular |
| unction | the act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |