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 |
|---|---|
| apposite | highly pertinent or appropriate : apt |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| ignominy | deep personal humiliation and disgrace |
| earn | to receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered |
| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |
| encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| hazardous | involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) |
| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
| abbreviate | to make briefer |