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 |
|---|---|
| colloquial | used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation |
| hone | to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone |
| mite | any of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors |
| ignominy | deep personal humiliation and disgrace |
| converse | to exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |
| iridescent | having or exhibiting iridescence |
| forthright | free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point |
| defalcate | deduct |