GRE Word List
ROIL
make liquids murky by stirring up sediment; disturb
The meaning of the word roil is make liquids murky by stirring up sediment; disturb.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compelling | overpowering; irresistible in effect; holding one's attention; that compels one to do something; Ex. a compelling adventure story; V. compel |
| hubris | arrogance; excessive self-conceit |
| pugilist | boxer; CF. pugilism: boxing |
| forbearance | patience; forgiveness; V. forbear: refrain from (in a generous and forgiving way); be patient; Ex. forbear to send him to prison |
| meteoric | like a meteor; swift; momentarily brilliant; Ex. meteoric rise to fame; N. meteor |
| decrepit | weak and in bad condition from old age or hard use; Ex. decrepit old chair/man |
| privation | lack of the basic necessities or comforts of life; hardship; want; CF. deprive |
| bust | piece of sculpture showing a person's head, shoulders, and upper chest; V: break up; arrest; Ex. crimebuster |
| confound | confuse; puzzle |
| synoptic | providing a general overview; summary; N. synopsis |
