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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| illusive | based on or producing illusion : illusory |
| foil | to prevent from attaining an end : defeat |
| misanthrope | a person who hates or distrusts humankind |
| threat | an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage |
| championship | designation as champion |
| platitude | the quality or state of being dull or insipid |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| perpetuate | to make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely |
| homeostasis | a relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group |
| rebuke | to criticize sharply : reprimand |