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 |
|---|---|
| juridical | of or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| stifle | to withhold from circulation or expression |
| libel | a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought |
| pithy | consisting of or abounding in pith |
| obelisk | an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| fetter | a chain or shackle for the feet |
| truism | an undoubted or self-evident truth |
| conservatory | a greenhouse for growing or displaying plants |