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 |
|---|---|
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
| nonplus | a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary |
| subordinate | placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior |
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| mediocre | of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary |
| rife | prevalent especially to an increasing degree |
| implication | something implied: such as |
| grandeur | the quality or state of being grand : magnificence |
| retrench | cut down |