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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| withstand | to stand up against : oppose with firm determination |
| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |
| permissive | granted on sufferance : tolerated |
| growl | rumble |
| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth : probable |
| renovate | to restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding) |
| orifice | an opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass |
| compelling | that compels: such as |
| maim | to mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously |