GRE Word List

SCUTTLE

a shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)

The meaning of the word scuttle is a shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce).

Random words

WordMeaning
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
insubstantialnot substantial: such as
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
adeptthoroughly proficient : expert
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
claustrophobiaabnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds