GRE Word List
PILLORY
punish by placing in a wooden frame or pillory; subject or expose to criticism and ridicule; N.
The meaning of the word pillory is punish by placing in a wooden frame or pillory; subject or expose to criticism and ridicule; N..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| contusion | bruise |
| dialectical | relating to the art of debate; mutual or reciprocal; Ex. dialectical situation; N. dialectic: art of arriving at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments |
| poise | good judgment with composure; balance; V: place in a carefully balanced position |
| cajole | persuade by praise or false promise; coax; wheedle |
| illuminate | brighten; clear up or make understandable; enlighten; enable to understand; Ex. illuminating remarks |
| metamorphosis | change of form; Ex. metamorphosis of caterpillar to butterfly; V. metamorphose: change by metamorphosis |
| forfeit | something surrendered as punishment for a crime or breach of contract; V: lose as a forfeit; N. forfeiture |
| reciprocate | do or give something in return; repay in kind; give or take mutually; interchange; move backwards and forwards; Ex. reciprocate his invitation by inviting him; N. reciprocity: reciprocal relationship; mutual interchange of advantages between two groups; Ex. reciprocity in trading rights |
| prong | pointed projecting part |
| consanguinity | kinship; relationship by birth |