GRE Word List
SNIVEL
to run at the nose
The meaning of the word snivel is to run at the nose.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| grisly | inspiring horror or intense fear |
| etymology | the history of a linguistic form (such as a word) shown by tracing its development since its earliest recorded occurrence in the language where it is found, by tracing its transmission from one language to another, by analyzing it into its component parts, by identifying its cognates in other languages, or by tracing it and its cognates to a common ancestral form in an ancestral language |
| autocratic | of, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| waffle | a crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron |
| protract | to prolong in time or space : continue |
| condiments | something used to enhance the flavor of food |
| exemplary | deserving imitation : commendable |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| palpable | capable of being touched or felt : tangible |