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 |
|---|---|
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| pensive | musingly or dreamily thoughtful |
| sagacious | of keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning |
| lascivious | filled with or showing sexual desire : lewd |
| heterodox | contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox |
| sheer | unqualified |
| tether | a line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement |
| blues | low spirits : melancholy |