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 |
|---|---|
| receptive | able or inclined to receive |
| alacrity | promptness in response : cheerful readiness |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| deflect | to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction |
| centripetal | proceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis |
| exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |
| oaf | a stupid person : boob |
| mealymouthed | not plain and straightforward : devious |
| stalemate | a drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play |
| diffidence | the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident |