GRE Word List
RAVEL
to become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
The meaning of the word ravel is to become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| historic | historical |
| refraction | deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different |
| molt | to shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically |
| constraint | the act of constraining |
| drudgery | dull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor |
| spry | able to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| hypochondriac | hypochondriacal |
| brusque | markedly short and abrupt |
| warrant | sanction |