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 |
|---|---|
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
| cryptic | secret |
| dull | tedious |
| faculty | ability |
| pervert | to cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| aristocracy | government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class |
| straggle | to wander from the direct course or way : rove |
| resolve | to deal with successfully : clear up |
| holocaust | a sacrifice (see sacrifice |