GRE Word List
STAGNANT
(of water) not flowing (often bad-smelling); motionless; stale; not developing; inactive; dull; Ex. stagnant industrial output
The meaning of the word stagnant is (of water) not flowing (often bad-smelling); motionless; stale; not developing; inactive; dull; Ex. stagnant industrial output.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| censor | (in ancient Rome) overseer of morals (also taking the census); person who eliminates inappropriate matter; V. |
| chip | lose a small piece from the surface or edge; N: small piece broken off something; CF. French fry; Potato chip/crisp |
| bridle | harness fitted about a horse's head (used to restrain); curb; check; V: put a bridle on; control or restrain; show anger |
| aver | state confidently; declare as true |
| ignite | kindle; light; catch fire or set fire to |
| evanescent | fleeting; vanishing; soon disappearing; V. evanesce |
| precipitant | something that causes a substance in a chemical solution to separate out in solid form; ħÀüÁŠ; OP. solvent |
| avuncular | of or like an uncle |
| jaundiced | yellowed; prejudiced (envious, hostile, or resentful) from long and disappointing experience of human affairs; Ex. with a jaundiced eye |
| remit | transmit (money) in payment; free someone from a debt or punishment |
