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 |
|---|---|
| humane | marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals |
| rumble | to make a low heavy rolling sound |
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| personable | pleasant or amiable in person : attractive |
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| truculence | the quality or state of being truculent |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| disclaim | to make a disclaimer |
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