GRE Word List
SPEECHLESS
unable for the moment to speak (because of strong feeling); Ex. speechless with anger
The meaning of the word speechless is unable for the moment to speak (because of strong feeling); Ex. speechless with anger.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| recalcitrant | disobedient or resisting authority even after being punished; obstinately stubborn; determined to resist authority; unruly; Ex. recalcitrant child |
| vagrant | homeless wanderer |
| insuperable | insurmountable; unbeatable; Ex. insuperable difficulties |
| wary | very cautious; watchful |
| iconoclastic | attacking cherished traditions; N. iconoclast: one who attacks traditional ideas; one who destroys sacred images |
| resuscitate | revive; bring back to life or consciousness; Ex. resuscitate the drowned child |
| havoc | widespread damage; disorder; chaos |
| splice | join together end to end to make one continuous length; fasten together; unite; Ex. splice two strips of tape; N. |
| orient | get one's bearings; adjust; make familiar with a situation; orientate |
| lucid | easily understood; clear; intelligible; N. lucidity |