GRE Word List
QUEER
differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
The meaning of the word queer is differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ultimatum | a final proposition, condition, or demand |
| splice | to unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands |
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
| craft | skill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity |
| simile | a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| prognosticate | to foretell from signs or symptoms : predict |
| ponderous | of very great weight |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |