GRE Word List

RAG

a waste piece of cloth

The meaning of the word rag is a waste piece of cloth.

Random words

WordMeaning
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
chalicea drinking cup : goblet
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
celestialof, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state