GRE Word List
SPOOF
deceive
The meaning of the word spoof is deceive.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| frustrate | to balk or defeat in an endeavor |
| interloper | one that interlopes: such as |
| culpable | meriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful |
| toxic | containing or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |
| ultimate | last in a progression or series : final |
| obelisk | an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| champion | a winner of first prize or first place in competition |
| progenitor | an ancestor in the direct line : forefather |