GRE Word List
ROLLING
(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
The meaning of the word rolling is (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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abridge | condense or shorten |
modulate | tone down in intensity; change the intensity or tone of; regulate; change from one musical key to another; Ex. modulate from E to G |
meditation | reflection; thought; V. meditate |
bust | piece of sculpture showing a person's head, shoulders, and upper chest; V: break up; arrest; Ex. crimebuster |
purge | remove or get rid of something or someone unwanted; eliminate; free from blame or guilt; cleanse or purify (esp. of sin, guilt, or defilement); N. |
intervene | come between; interfere; Ex. intervened to prevent a fight; N. intervention |
functionary | official (who performs a particular function) |
encumber | burden; N. encumbrance |
contend | struggle; compete; assert earnestly; state strongly |
trough | long narrow container for feeding farm animals; lowest point (of a wave, business cycle, etc.); long narrow depression as between waves |