GRE Word List
PROSTRATE
stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
The meaning of the word prostrate is stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| rivulet | a small stream |
| deserts | arid land with usually sparse vegetation |
| colander | a perforated utensil for washing or draining food |
| sparse | of few and scattered elements |
| contumacious | stubbornly disobedient : rebellious |
| surpass | to become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed |
| circuitous | having a circular or winding course |
| commemorative | intended as a commemoration |
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |