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 |
|---|---|
| distill | to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate |
| lewd | obscene |
| dissipate | to break up and drive off |
| flaunt | to display or obtrude oneself to public notice |
| vindictive | disposed to seek revenge : vengeful |
| aphorism | a concise statement of a principle |
| arrhythmic | lacking rhythm or regularity |
| subtlety | the quality or state of being subtle |
| throb | to pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |