GRE Word List
RECONCILE
make friendly again (after quarrel); make consistent (two ideas in opposition); correct inconsistencies; Ex. reconcile one's political principles with one's religious beliefs
The meaning of the word reconcile is make friendly again (after quarrel); make consistent (two ideas in opposition); correct inconsistencies; Ex. reconcile one's political principles with one's religious beliefs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| attentive | alert and watchful; listening carefully; paying attention; considerate; thoughtful; politely helpful; Ex. attentive audience; Ex. He was attentive to the old lady; N. attentions: act of courtesy and consideration |
| wither | (of a plant) dry up from loss of moisture; lose freshness; shrivel; decay |
| conglomerate | corporation made up of several different companies in diversified fields; mass of various material gathered together; rock consisting of small stones held together by clay; V. |
| inopportune | untimely; inappropriate or ill-timed; poorly chosen |
| incantation | singing or chanting of magic spells; magical formula; (the saying of) words used in magic; CF. enchant |
| ingratiate | become popular with; bring (oneself) in favor of another; Ex. ingratiate himself with the boss |
| urgent | compelling immediate action; pressing; persistent; importunate; Ex. urgent in his demands |
| snicker | half-stifled(suppressed) laugh; V. |
| shaving | very thin piece, usually of wood (cut from a surface with a sharp blade) |
| dolt | slow-thinking stupid person; CF. dull |
