GRE Word List
SLEEPER
one that achieves unexpected success; something originally of little value or importance that in time becomes very valuable
The meaning of the word sleeper is one that achieves unexpected success; something originally of little value or importance that in time becomes very valuable.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| allegiance | loyalty |
| desecrate | profane; violate the sanctity of |
| pummel | pommel; beat or pound with fists |
| lustrous | shining; brilliant; Ex. lustrous hair |
| jest | playful remark or act; V. act or speak playfully |
| dilate | expand; dilate on/upon: speak or write at length on (a subject) |
| shackle | chain; fetter; confine with shackles; N. |
| contention | assertion; claim; thesis; struggling; competition |
| confidant | trusted friend (to whom one tells one's secret) |
| berate | scold strongly |
