GRE Word List
PUNY
slight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
The meaning of the word puny is slight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| alias | otherwise called : otherwise known as |
| mite | any of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors |
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |
| loft | an upper room or floor : attic |
| incessant | continuing or following without interruption : unceasing |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| prey | an animal taken by a predator as food |
| meticulous | marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details |
| exasperate | to cause irritation or annoyance to |
| brackish | somewhat salty |