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 |
|---|---|
| quaint | pleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar |
| jovial | characterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| droll | having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality |
| slake | subside |
| equivocal | subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse |
| prodigy | a highly talented child or youth |
| irreverence | lack of reverence |
| compact | predominantly formed or filled : composed |
