GRE Word List
RATION
fixed portion; V: distribute as rations
The meaning of the word ration is fixed portion; V: distribute as rations.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| repel | drive away; disgust; Ex. repel the attack/moisture; Ex. repelled by the dirty room; CF. repulsion |
| percussion | striking one object against another sharply; Ex. percussion instrument; N: striking together of two bodies; sound caused by percussion |
| elusive | evasive; not frank; baffling; hard to grasp, catch, or understand; V. elude: escape from; escape the understanding or grasp of; Ex. elude the hunter; Ex. His name eludes me. |
| affiliation | joining; associating with |
| beholden | obligated; indebted; owing thanks; obliged or indebted from gratitude |
| unwarranted | unjustified; having no justification; groundless; baseless; undeserved |
| repellent | driving away; disgusting; offensive; repulsive; unattractive; N. |
| remit | transmit (money) in payment; free someone from a debt or punishment |
| plagiarize | steal another's ideas or writings and pass them off as one's own; Ex. ideas plagiarized from my article; N. plagiarism; CF. kidnap |
| profusion | great amount; plenty; overabundance; excess; lavish expenditure; Ex. profusion of choices; ADJ. profuse: plentiful; copious; giving or given abundantly; extravagant |