GRE Word List
SINEWY
(of meat) tough; strong and firm; muscular; N. sinew: tendon; strong cord connecting a muscle to a bone
The meaning of the word sinewy is (of meat) tough; strong and firm; muscular; N. sinew: tendon; strong cord connecting a muscle to a bone.
Random words
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fulsome | disgustingly excessive; offensively flattering; Ex. fulsome praise/expressions of admire |
reiterate | repeat |
apogee | highest point; the point farthest from the earth; OP. perigee |
invalidate | weaken; destroy; make invalid; nullify |
deterrent | something that discourages or deters |
lofty | very high |
enhance | increase; make greater (as in value, reputation, or usefulness); improve |
superficial | of the surface; not deep; shallow; not thorough; trivial; Ex. superficial analysis/knowledge |
intolerant | not willing to accept ways of thinking different from one's own; CF. tolerant; CF. tolerate |
holster | leather pistol case (that hangs on a belt around the waist) |