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 |
|---|---|
| elope | to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent |
| stump | the basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed |
| morose | having a sullen and gloomy disposition |
| antipathy | a strong feeling of dislike |
| chimerical | existing only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary |
| badger | any of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere |
| decorous | marked by propriety and good taste : correct |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
| engaging | tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive |
| chuckle | to laugh inwardly or quietly |