GRE Word List
PREEN
make oneself tidy in appearance; feel self-satisfaction or pride; (of a bird) smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak; Ex. preen oneself on; CF. prune
The meaning of the word preen is make oneself tidy in appearance; feel self-satisfaction or pride; (of a bird) smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak; Ex. preen oneself on; CF. prune.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| comprehensive | broad; including a lot or everything; thorough; inclusive |
| ultimatum | last demand; last warning; last statement of conditions that must be met; Ex. They have ignored our ultimatum. |
| vivacious | lively or animated; sprightly |
| usurp | seize another's power or rank (without legal authority); supplant; appropriate; N. usurpation; CF. take for one's own use |
| pedant | scholar who overemphasizes book learning, trivial details of learning, or technicalities |
| smart | intelligent; quick and energetic; fashionable; Ex. smart pace/restaurant; V: cause or feel a sharp pain; N: smarting pain |
| unequivocal | plain; clear; obvious |
| disfigure | mar the appearance of; spoil |
| meteoric | like a meteor; swift; momentarily brilliant; Ex. meteoric rise to fame; N. meteor |
| distant | reserved or aloof; cold in manner; Ex. distant greeting; ADV. distantly |