GRE Word List
RANKLE
irritate; fester; annoy
The meaning of the word rankle is irritate; fester; annoy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lumber | move heavily or clumsily; Ex. The bear lumbered through the woods; N: timber |
| aviary | enclosure for birds; large cage |
| rivulet | small stream; CF. rill < rivulet < river |
| ecologist | person concerned with the interrelationship between living organisms and their environment; person concerned with the detrimental effects of human civilization on the environment; CF. ecology |
| indigence | poverty |
| virtual | in essence; existing in essence though not in actual form; for practical purposes; Ex. virtual ruler/space |
| ulterior | intentionally hidden; beyond what is evident; situated beyond; unstated and often questionable; Ex. ulterior motive |
| mosaic | picture made of small colorful inlaid tiles; ADJ. |
| cliche | phrase dulled in meaning by repetition; platitude; ADJ. cliched |
| qualified | limited; restricted; V. qualify: limit the meaning of; modify |
