GRE Word List
RENT
tear made by rending; rip; split
The meaning of the word rent is tear made by rending; rip; split.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obituary | death notice (esp. in a newspaper); ADJ. |
| rectitude | moral correctness; moral uprightness; moral virtue; correctness of judgment |
| scuffle | struggle confusedly; move off in a confused hurry; N. CF. scuffling twins ? |
| effectuate | effect; produce; achieve; Ex. effectuate a reconciliation |
| semblance | outward appearance; guise; Ex. We called in the troops to bring a/some semblance of order to the city. |
| whine | complain (in a sad voice); make a high sad sound (as in pain or supplication) |
| alimony | payments made regularly to an ex-spouse after divorce |
| protagonist | leader or noticeable supporter of an idea; chief character in a play or story |
| carnivorous | meat-eating; N. carnivore; CF. herbivore |
| liaison | contact that keeps parties in communication; communication between groups; one that maintains communication; go-between; secret love affair; V. liaise: keep a connection |
