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 |
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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 |