GRE Word List
RECITE
to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
The meaning of the word recite is to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| connoisseur | expert |
| venom | a toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| mulct | fine |
| ploy | escapade |
| perjury | the voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing |
| precipitate | to throw violently : hurl |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| quiescent | marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest |
| stampede | a wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals |