GRE Word List
RABID
of or suffering rabies; like a fanatic; extremely zealous; furious; CF. rabies: hydrophobia
The meaning of the word rabid is of or suffering rabies; like a fanatic; extremely zealous; furious; CF. rabies: hydrophobia.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| intrude | put or force in without being asked; trespass; enter as an uninvited person; Ex. intrude one's own opinion into the report; CF. thrust in |
| archaeology | study of artifacts and relics of early mankind |
| dart | move or throw suddenly and quickly |
| galvanize | stimulate or shock by an electric current; stimulate by shock; shock into action; stir up; coat with rust-resistant zinc by using electricity |
| mystic | of hidden meaning and spiritual power; Ex. mystic ceremonies; N. CF. mysticism |
| palpitate | throb; beat rapidly; flutter; tremble; Ex. Her heart began to palpitate. |
| staid | serious and sedate; sober; Ex. staid during the funeral ceremony |
| epicurean | believing that pleasure is good and suffering is bad and should be avoided; N. |
| imprudent | lacking caution; not prudent; injudicious |
| banal | hackneyed; commonplace; trite; lacking originality; cliched |
