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.

Random words

WordMeaning
connoisseurexpert
salvagecompensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck
inertlacking the power to move
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
superfluousexceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
provisionthe act or process of providing