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

WordMeaning
receptiveable or inclined to receive
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
oafa stupid person : boob
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
stalematea drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident