GRE Word List

PIECEMEAL

one piece at a time : gradually

The meaning of the word piecemeal is one piece at a time : gradually.

Random words

WordMeaning
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
xenophobiafear and hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is strange or foreign
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners