GRE Word List
SPECK
small piece or mark; Ex. speck of dust in the eye
The meaning of the word speck is small piece or mark; Ex. speck of dust in the eye.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| predecessor | former occupant of a post |
| genteel | well-bred; elegant; striving to convey an appearance of refinement; Ex. genteel poverty |
| categorical | without exceptions; made without any doubt in mind; unqualified; absolute |
| tarnish | make or become dull or discolored; N. |
| cunning | clever in deceiving; sly; N: cleverness in deceiving; deceit |
| exclaim | cry out suddenly; N. exclamation; ADJ. exclamatory |
| unintimating | unfrightening |
| disinter | dig up; unearth; OP. inter |
| trample | step heavily with the feet; crush under the feet |
| antecede | precede |
