GRE Word List
SCRAPPY
consisting of scraps
The meaning of the word scrappy is consisting of scraps.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| acrid | sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| covetous | marked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions |
| decry | to depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly |
| didactic | designed or intended to teach |
| bar | a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening) |
| impassive | giving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless |
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
| partisan | a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person |
| stamp | to pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument |