GRE Word List
PITH
core or marrow; spongelike substance in the center of stems; essence; substance
The meaning of the word pith is core or marrow; spongelike substance in the center of stems; essence; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| anthem | song of praise or patriotism; Ex. national anthem |
| queue | line (of waiting people or vehicles) |
| nettle | irritate; annoy; vex; ADJ. nettlesome |
| trappings | outward decorations; ornaments (as an outward sign of rank) |
| resilient | elastic; having the power of springing back; able to recover quickly (as from misfortune) |
| malevolent | wishing evil; exhibiting ill will; N. malevolence |
| vital | full of life; animated; vibrant and lively; critical; of great importance; necessary to stay alive; of life; living; breathing; N. vitality; V. vitalize |
| lopsided | heavier or larger on one side than the other; Ex. lopsided way of walking |
| divulge | reveal |
| odious | arousing strong dislike; hateful(causing hatred); vile |
