GRE Word List
SPOOF
parody
The meaning of the word spoof is parody.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hubris | arrogance; excessive self-conceit |
| obeisance | bow (to show respect and obedience) |
| concur | agree; coincide; happen at the same time |
| dissimulate | pretend; conceal by feigning; dissemble |
| illusive | deceiving; based on illusion; causing illusion; deceptive |
| zest | outer skin of an orange used for giving a special taste to food; spice; interest; flavor; spirited enjoyment; Ex. add a certain zest to the affair; Ex. zest for life |
| elucidate | explain; make clear; clarify; enlighten; CF. lucid |
| homely | not good-looking; unattractive |
| apex | tip; summit; climax; highest point |
| discretion | prudence; ability to adjust actions to circumstances; freedom of action or judgment; ADJ. discreet; CF. discretionary |
