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
construeto analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)
quarantinea period of 40 days
truculencethe quality or state of being truculent
hoverto position (a computer cursor) over something (such as an image or icon) without selecting it
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
apprehendarrest
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
redressto set right : remedy