GRE Word List
SOW
plant or scatter seed
The meaning of the word sow is plant or scatter seed.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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sentient | capable of sensation and conscious; aware; sensitive; Ex. sentient creature; N. sentience |
drudge | do drudgery; N: person who drudges |
pyromaniac | person with an insane desire to set things on fire |
discerning | mentally quick and observant; having insight; perceptive; able to make good judgments; V. discern: perceive |
mobile | movable; not fixed; N. mobility |
scoff | laugh (at); mock; ridicule; Ex. scoff at their threats |
amenable | obedient; compliant; readily managed; responsive; willing to be led; answerable or accountable legally; responsible; able to be tested by; Ex. amenable to sensible suggestions; Ex. He is very amenable; Ex. amenable to the usual tests |
purport | intention; purpose; meaning; V: claim; profess; Ex. order which purports to be signed by the general |
superannuated | retired or disqualified because of age; outmoded; obsolete |
nurture | nourish; feed; educate; rear; care for while it is growing or developing; foster; cultivate; N: something that nourishes; rearing |