GRE Word List
RILE
to make agitated and angry : upset
The meaning of the word rile is to make agitated and angry : upset.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| subordinate | placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior |
| posture | the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose |
| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
| purported | reputed |
| parasite | an organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| beget | to procreate as the father : sire |
| 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 |
| buttress | a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |