GRE Word List
PRANK
mischievous trick
The meaning of the word prank is mischievous trick.
Random words
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cartographer | map-maker |
flaunt | display ostentatiously; Ex. ``Honey, if you've got it, flaunt it !'' |
partisan | one-sided; prejudiced; committed to a party (with dislike of any others); N: strong supporter of a party; guerrilla |
capacious | spacious |
inveigh | denounce; utter censure or invective; Ex. inveigh against the evils of drink |
fitful | spasmodic; intermittent; irregular |
catholic | (of likings and interests) universal; general; broad; including many different parts; wide-ranging liberal; Ex. catholic opinions/tastes |
torrid | (of weather) hot or scorching; passionate; Ex. torrid love affairs |
garnish | decorate; add a garnish to; decorate (food or drink) with small items such as lemon slices; N. |
tonsure | shaving of the head especially by person entering religious orders; V. |