GRE Word List

PROP

something that props or sustains : support

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

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WordMeaning
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent