GRE Word List

PROP

something that props or sustains : support

The meaning of the word prop is something that props or sustains : support.

Random words

WordMeaning
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
pterodactylany of various pterosaurs (suborder Pterodactyloidea) of the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous having a rudimentary tail and a beak with reduced dentition
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
dapperneat and trim in appearance
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate