GRE Word List
SPLICE
to unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
The meaning of the word splice is to unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |
| facetious | joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| yokel | a naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town |
| remit | to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly |
| execrate | to declare to be evil or detestable : denounce |
| taint | to contaminate morally : corrupt |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| nurse | a person who cares for the sick or infirm |
| lounge | to act or move idly or lazily : loaf |