GRE Word List
QUACK
charlatan; impostor
The meaning of the word quack is charlatan; impostor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| conduit | aqueduct; passageway for fluids |
| mystic | of hidden meaning and spiritual power; Ex. mystic ceremonies; N. CF. mysticism |
| stratum | layer of earth's surface; layer of society; PL. strata |
| distract | take (one's attention) off something; upset emotionally; make anxious; ADJ. distracted |
| irreparable | not able to be corrected or repaired; impossible to repair |
| tumid | (of a part of the body) swollen; distended; bombastic; pompous |
| smudge | dirty mark with unclear edges made by rubbing; V. |
| unbridled | violent; uncontrolled; Ex. unbridled rage/greed |
| eulogy | expression of praise, often on the occasion of someone's death; V. eulogize |
| drivel | nonsense; foolishness; V: talk nonsense |
