GRE Word List
SECT
separate religious body; faction; group of people with common beliefs within a larger group
The meaning of the word sect is separate religious body; faction; group of people with common beliefs within a larger group.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| extrapolation | projection; conjecture; V. extrapolate: infer (unknown information) from known information |
| lull | moment of calm; period of reduced activity; Ex. a lull in the rain; V: cause to become less active; cause to sleep or rest; Ex. lull the opponents into a false sense of security; CF. lullaby |
| shove | push forward; push roughly; Ex. pushing and shoving to get on the bus; N. |
| callow | youthful; immature; inexperienced |
| bungle | mismanage; blunder; botch; blow; spoil by clumsy behavior |
| decomposition | decay; V. decompose: decay; break and separate into simple parts |
| tarantula | venomous spider |
| purse | pucker; contract (lips) into wrinkles; N: wallet |
| gamely | in a spirited manner; with courage; Ex. fight gamely against a superior boxer; ADJ. game |
| fractious | unruly; peevish; cranky; bad-tempered; Ex. fractious horse |
