GRE Word List
RUMINATE
to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
The meaning of the word ruminate is to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| convert | to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another |
| quizzical | comically quaint |
| deleterious | harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |
| coercion | the act, process, or power of coercing |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| prosper | to succeed in an enterprise or activity |
| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |
| knead | to work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands |