GRE Word List
STAMMER
to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
The meaning of the word stammer is to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| enact | to establish by legal and authoritative act |
| irony | the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning |
| unfledged | not feathered : not ready for flight |
| meretricious | of or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution |
| incognito | with one's identity concealed |
| galvanic | of, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |
| ulcer | a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |