GRE Word List

STALEMATE

a drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play

The meaning of the word stalemate is a drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play.

Random words

WordMeaning
understateto represent as less than is the case
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
betrayto lead astray
componenta constituent part : ingredient
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
implicationsomething implied: such as
cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
diluteattenuate