GRE Word List
SCABBARD
case for a sword blade; sheath
The meaning of the word scabbard is case for a sword blade; sheath.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| claustrophobia | fear of being locked in |
| gentle | kindly; soft; mild; of good family |
| cognizance | knowledge; ADJ. cognizant; having knowledge; aware |
| affirmation | positive assertion; confirmation; solemn pledge by one who refuses to take an oath; V. affirm; ADJ. affirmative; CF. affirmative action: positive discrimination |
| circuit | closed circular line around an area; circumference; regularly repeated journey from place to place |
| panegyric | formal praise; encomium; Ex. I don't deserve such panegyrics. |
| surfeit | satiate; feed or supply to excess; stuff; indulge to excess in anything; N: surfeiting; excessive amount; Ex. surfeit of food |
| maternal | motherly; N. maternity: motherhood |
| qualified | limited; restricted; V. qualify: limit the meaning of; modify |
| ultimatum | last demand; last warning; last statement of conditions that must be met; Ex. They have ignored our ultimatum. |
