GRE Word List

PLUCK

to pull or pick off or out

The meaning of the word pluck is to pull or pick off or out.

Random words

WordMeaning
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
savoryhaving savor: such as
casualtya military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
cullto select from a group : choose