GRE Word List
RESTIVE
stubbornly resisting control : balky
The meaning of the word restive is stubbornly resisting control : balky.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| base | the bottom of something considered as its support : foundation |
| abbreviate | to make briefer |
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
| verisimilitude | the quality or state of being verisimilar |
| lank | not well filled out : slender |
| homogeneous | of the same or a similar kind or nature |
| taper | to become progressively smaller toward one end |
| scintillate | to emit sparks : spark |
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |