GRE Word List
SALINE
consisting of or containing salt
The meaning of the word saline is consisting of or containing salt.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| esteem | the regard in which one is held |
| spurious | born to parents not married to each other |
| marrow | bone marrow |
| abash | to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert |
| epitaph | an inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there |
| sensuous | of or relating to the senses or sensible objects |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| casualty | a military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |