GRE Word List
SCALE
an instrument or machine for weighing
The meaning of the word scale is an instrument or machine for weighing.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
| consign | to give over to another's care |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| imperturbable | marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene |
| slipshod | wearing loose shoes or slippers |
| ventriloquist | one who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism |
| therapeutic | of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative |
| codicil | a legal instrument made to modify an earlier will |
| primogeniture | the state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents |
| fleece | the coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep) |