GRE Word List
SHOVE
push forward; push roughly; Ex. pushing and shoving to get on the bus; N.
The meaning of the word shove is push forward; push roughly; Ex. pushing and shoving to get on the bus; N..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stymie | thwart; present an obstacle; stump |
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| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |
| instigate | start; urge; provoke; incite; Ex. instigate a search/quarrel |
| verity | quality of being true; lasting truth or principle; Ex. the verity of his testimony; Ex. one of the eternal verities |
| fervent | ardent; zealous; hot |
| latent | present but not yet noticeable or active; dormant; hidden; N. latency; CF. potential |
| parameter | limit; independent variable; Ex. parameters of the problem; Ex. within the parameters of the budget |
| conservatory | school of the fine arts (especially music or drama); glass-enclosed area; CF. conservancy |
| odds | chances; probability; disagreement; Ex. The odds are that it will rain. Ex. at odds with |