GRE Word List

RAIL

a bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier

The meaning of the word rail is a bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier.

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WordMeaning
reciprocateto give and take mutually
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
cullto select from a group : choose
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities