GRE Word List
PILLORY
a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
The meaning of the word pillory is a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| amoral | having or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| puzzle | to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally |
| transpose | to change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of |
| dishonor | lack or loss of honor or reputation |
| egotistical | characterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance |
| ambiguous | doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness |
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| overturn | to cause to turn over : upset |
| surmount | to prevail over : overcome |