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
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads
expletivea syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
blisscomplete happiness
modulateto tune to a key or pitch
sapthe fluid part of a plant
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
aphorisma concise statement of a principle
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted