GRE Word List
SENTINEL
sentry; lookout
The meaning of the word sentinel is sentry; lookout.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inundate | flood; overflow; submerge; cover completely; Ex. inundated with work |
| morgue | mortuary; place where bodies are kept before burial or cremation |
| polity | (particular form of) political organization; form of government of nation or state; Ex. student polity |
| knack | special talent; art |
| temper | moderate; make less severe; tone down or restrain; toughen (steel) as by alternate heating and cooling |
| muse | ponder at length; N: source of inspiration (esp. of a poet) |
| jest | playful remark or act; V. act or speak playfully |
| provocative | arousing anger or sexual interest; annoying; Ex. provocative in tight jeans; V. provoke: incite to anger; cause (an unpleasant action or feeling); N. provocation |
| bromide | platitude; chemical compound used to calm excitement |
| recluse | hermit; loner; ADJ. reclusive |
