GRE Word List
REPOSE
a state of resting after exertion or strain
The meaning of the word repose is a state of resting after exertion or strain.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| profound | having intellectual depth and insight |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| awl | a pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood) |
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |
| corpus | the body of a human or animal especially when dead |
| demographic | the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets |
| dowdy | not neat or becoming in appearance : shabby |
| grapple | the act or an instance of grappling |
| petulant | insolent or rude in speech or behavior |
| devious | wandering |