GRE Word List

QUACK

to make the characteristic cry of a duck

The meaning of the word quack is to make the characteristic cry of a duck.

Random words

WordMeaning
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
chaffingthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
plumagethe feathers of a bird
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness