GRE Word List
RAKE
an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
The meaning of the word rake is an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |
| loiter | to delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle |
| passive | acted upon by an external agency |
| awful | extremely disagreeable or objectionable |
| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |
| trunk | the main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots |
| chimerical | existing only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| recital | a detailed account : enumeration |