GRE Word List
PRATTLE
talk idly; babble; N. CF. prate
The meaning of the word prattle is talk idly; babble; N. CF. prate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| volatile | changeable; of a quickly changing nature (as of temper); mercurial; tending to violence; evaporating rapidly; Ex. volatile character/situation in the street |
| mischief | behavior (of children) causing trouble with no serious harm; damage; harm; Ex. mischief to the crops; ADJ. mischievous: causing mischief; playfully troublesome |
| gossamer | sheer; very light; like cobwebs; N: soft and sheer fabric; cobweb |
| laceration | torn ragged wound; V. lacerate: tear (the skin as with broken glass); wound |
| plagiarize | steal another's ideas or writings and pass them off as one's own; Ex. ideas plagiarized from my article; N. plagiarism; CF. kidnap |
| devout | pious; deeply religious; sincere; earnest; Ex. my devout hope |
| prosper | become successful (esp. financially); thrive; grow well; Ex. children prospering under his care |
| agape | openmouthed |
| amicable | peaceful; politely friendly; not quarrelsome; Ex. amicable settlement |
| clemency | disposition to be lenient in deciding punishments; mildness as of the weather; ADJ. clement |
