GRE Word List
SPIN
rotate swiftly; make (thread) by twisting (cotton, wool, etc.); N.
The meaning of the word spin is rotate swiftly; make (thread) by twisting (cotton, wool, etc.); N..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| asymmetric | not identical on both sides of a dividing central line |
| nexus | connection |
| redress | remedy; compensation; Ex. seek redress for the damage to your car; V: put right; remedy or rectify (a wrong); make amends for |
| bastard | illegitimate child |
| trample | step heavily with the feet; crush under the feet |
| intangible | not able to be perceived by touch; vague |
| obtrude | push (oneself or one's ideas) forward or intrude; impose (oneself or one's ideas) on others; butt in; stick out or extrude; thrust out; Ex. obtrude A on B; ADJ. obtrusive; N. obtrusion; CF. unobtrusive |
| antique | made in an earlier period and usu. valuable; N: object that was made in an earlier period and that is rare or valuable |
| introspective | looking within oneself; N. introspection: self-examination |
| ineffable | unutterable; not to be uttered; taboo; that cannot be expressed in speech; indescribable; unspeakable; inexpressible; Ex. ineffable name/joy |
