GRE Word List
RANDOM
without definite purpose, plan, or aim; haphazard; Ex. random shots; Ex. chosen at random
The meaning of the word random is without definite purpose, plan, or aim; haphazard; Ex. random shots; Ex. chosen at random.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| covenant | binding agreement between two groups or people; compact; V: enter into a covenant; promise |
| bivouac | temporary encampment; camp without tents; V. |
| gush | (of liquid) pour out in large quantities from a hole; make an excessive display of feeling (without true feeling); Ex. Blood gushed from the wound. |
| ovoid | egg-shaped; CF. ovum; CF. ovulate |
| dulcet | sweet sounding; pleasing to the ear; melodious |
| incinerate | burn to ashes |
| unseemly | unbecoming; not proper in behavior; indecent; Ex. leave with unseemly haste |
| amend | correct; change ; generally for the better |
| subsidy | direct financial aid by government, etc.; V. subsidize: assist with a subsidy |
| gall | annoy; exasperate; chafe; N: skin sore caused by rubbing (as on the skin of a horse); exasperation |
