GRE Word List
RAVENOUS
rapacious
The meaning of the word ravenous is rapacious.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prophylactic | guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection |
| acclivity | an ascending slope (as of a hill) |
| libel | a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought |
| succumb | to yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire |
| snicker | to laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter |
| dissuade | to advise (a person) against something |
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| drivel | nonsense |
| whittle | a large knife |
| taint | to contaminate morally : corrupt |