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
lineagedescent in a line from a common progenitor
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
heedto pay attention
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
vertexthe top of the head
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
gougea chisel with a concavo-convex cross section