GRE Word List
SCHEME
a plan or program of action
The meaning of the word scheme is a plan or program of action.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| apolitical | having no interest or involvement in political affairs |
| ration | a food allowance for one day |
| brittle | easily broken, cracked, or snapped |
| trim | to remove by or as if by cutting |
| apprise | to give notice to : tell |
| don | to put on (an article of clothing) |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |