GRE Word List
SCABBARD
a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet
The meaning of the word scabbard is a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sinuous | of a serpentine or wavy form : winding |
| lucre | monetary gain : profit |
| compulsory | mandatory |
| eclipse | the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another |
| beware | to be on one's guard |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| grudge | to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully |
| expeditious | marked by or acting with prompt efficiency |
| ventriloquist | one who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism |
| irreverence | lack of reverence |