GRE Word List
PLANE
carpenter's tool for smoothing and leveling wood; V. CF. flat
The meaning of the word plane is carpenter's tool for smoothing and leveling wood; V. CF. flat.
Random words
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exalt | raise in rank or dignity; praise highly; inspire; Ex. exalt the imagination; ADJ. exalted; N. exaltation |
volatile | changeable; of a quickly changing nature (as of temper); mercurial; tending to violence; evaporating rapidly; Ex. volatile character/situation in the street |
interim | meantime; Ex. in the interim; ADJ. taking place during an interim; Ex. interim paper |
consort | associate with; keep company; N: husband or wife (or a ruler) |
grouse | complain; fuss; grumble; grouch; N: plump chickenlike game bird |
sallow | (of the skin) yellowish and unhealthy-looking; sickly in color; Ex. sallow complexion due to jaundice |
shuffle | mix together; jumble; move (something) from one place to another; slide (the feet) along the ground while walking; Ex. shuffle papers from one pile to another; N. |
harping | tiresome dwelling on a subject; V. harp: dwell on(think or speak a lot about) tediously |
indemnify | make secure against damage or loss; compensate for damage or loss; CF. make uninjured |
engaging | charming; attractive |