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

WordMeaning
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
swillwash
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
composta mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing