GRE Word List
RASP
(of a sound) grate on (eg. nerves); make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; rub with something rough; Ex. The cat's tongue rasped my hand.
The meaning of the word rasp is (of a sound) grate on (eg. nerves); make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; rub with something rough; Ex. The cat's tongue rasped my hand..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| malodorous | foul-smelling |
| presume | take for granted; assume; act overconfidently; take liberties; presume on/upon: take unfair advantage of (someone's kindness or connection); N. presumption |
| defoliate | destroy leaves; deprive of leaves (by the use of chemicals); N. defoliant |
| ram | male sheep; V. strike or drive against with a heavy impact |
| meretricious | flashy; tawdry; attractive on the surface but of no real value; Ex. metericious argument/jewel; CF. prostitute |
| analgesic | causing insensitivity to pain; N. |
| epic | long heroic poem, novel, or similar work of art (celebrating the feats of a hero); ADJ: (of stories or events) resembling an epic; grand |
| incommodious | not spacious; inconvenient |
| interjection | exclamation; Ex. ``Ouch'' |
| proviso | stipulation; condition in an agreement; provision |
