GRE Word List
SNIP
a small piece that is snipped off
The meaning of the word snip is a small piece that is snipped off.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| arrears | the state of being behind in the discharge of obligations |
| hibernate | to pass the winter in a torpid or resting state |
| purchase | to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy |
| cardinal | a high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college |
| grouse | any of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds |
| insubordination | disobedient to authority |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |
| menial | a person doing menial work |