GRE Word List
RAG
scrap of cloth; ADJ. ragged: old and torn; seeming unfinished and imperfect; Ex. ragged debut/performance
The meaning of the word rag is scrap of cloth; ADJ. ragged: old and torn; seeming unfinished and imperfect; Ex. ragged debut/performance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plenitude | abundance; plenty; great amount; completeness; fullness; CF. plenary, plenty |
| jaunty | cheerful and pleased with life; lighthearted; animated; easy and carefree; dapper in appearance; Ex. jaunty person/hat |
| immolate | offer or kill as a sacrifice (by fire) |
| funereal | sad; solemn; suitable for a funeral |
| swathe | swath; wrap around; bandage; Ex. one's head swathed in bandages |
| lout | clumsy person; ADJ. loutish; CF. from countrysides ? |
| testator | maker of a will; CF. testatrix |
| corroborate | confirm; support; strengthen |
| wheedle | deceive, persuade, or obtain by flattery; cajole; coax; Ex. wheedle a promise out of her |
| nurse | suckle; take care of (as a nurse); bear in mind; Ex. nursing mother; Ex. nurse a hope/grudge against someone |