GRE Word List
SPRY
able to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble
The meaning of the word spry is able to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wily | full of wiles : crafty |
| drip | to let fall in drops |
| retroactive | extending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| procurement | the act or process of procuring |
| addiction | a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted |
| swathe | a band used in swathing |
| revulsion | a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal |
| profusion | lavish expenditure : extravagance |
| malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |