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

WordMeaning
lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
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disinterto take out of the grave or tomb
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
aviarya place for keeping birds confined
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belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
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