GRE Word List
RAMPANT
rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
The meaning of the word rampant is rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vintner | a wine merchant |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
| meter | systematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm |
| arrhythmic | lacking rhythm or regularity |
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |
| rudimentary | consisting in first principles : fundamental |
| incendiary | igniting combustible materials spontaneously |
| obsequy | a funeral or burial rite |
| jaunt | a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure |