GRE Word List
RIP
to tear or split apart or open
The meaning of the word rip is to tear or split apart or open.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| spoonerism | a transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil) |
| consonance | harmony or agreement among components |
| tender | marked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond |
| velocity | quickness of motion : speed |
| fecundity | fruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| tawdry | cheap and gaudy in appearance or quality |
| impious | not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent |
| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
| implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |