GRE Word List

PRATE

to talk long and idly : chatter

The meaning of the word prate is to talk long and idly : chatter.

Random words

WordMeaning
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
growlrumble
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement