GRE Word List
PROTRUDE
to jut out from the surrounding surface or context
The meaning of the word protrude is to jut out from the surrounding surface or context.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
| meager | having little flesh : thin |
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| repulse | to drive or beat back : repel |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| constituent | a member of a constituency |
| threadbare | having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby |
| listless | characterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit |
| barterer | to trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |