GRE Word List
PROPULSIVE
driving forward; N. propulsion
The meaning of the word propulsive is driving forward; N. propulsion.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| testy | irritable; impatient and bad-tempered; short-tempered; N. testiness |
| zenith | point directly overhead in the sky; summit; acme; highest point |
| unfrock | defrock; strip a priest or minister of church authority |
| barb | sharp projection from fishhook, arrow, or other object; openly cutting remark |
| chancellor | legal official of high rank; CF. chancellery(chancellory): position of a chancellor |
| revulsion | sudden strong feeling of disgust; sudden violent change of feeling; negative reaction; Ex. revulsion from the scenes of torture |
| disheveled | untidy (of hair or clothing); V. dishevel |
| swear | vow; promise; use profane oaths; use offensive words |
| rebuff | reject bluntly; snub; beat back; Ex. She rebuffed his invitation; N. |
| gaunt | lean and angular; thin and bony; emaciated; barren |