GRE Word List
SENTINEL
sentry
The meaning of the word sentinel is sentry.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| usury | the lending of money with an interest charge for its use |
| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |
| corpuscle | a minute particle |
| satiate | filled to satiety |
| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |
| brusque | markedly short and abrupt |
| stipend | a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses |
| rustle | to make or cause a rustle |