GRE Word List
START
move suddenly or involuntarily; Ex. start at the sight of a snake
The meaning of the word start is move suddenly or involuntarily; Ex. start at the sight of a snake.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tinge | give a slight degree of a color or quality to; N: slight degree of a color or quality; Ex. tinged with grey/jealousy |
| decimate | kill (usually one out of ten or every tenth man); destroy or kill a large part of |
| expeditious | done with speed; quick; N. expedition |
| unfeigned | genuine; real |
| muted | silent; muffled; toned down; Ex. muted traffic noise |
| perquisite | any gain above stipulated salary; Ex. perquisites such as free meals and a car |
| perjury | false testimony while under oath; V. perjure oneself: testify falsely under oath |
| tepid | lukewarm; slightly warm; ΉΜΑφ±ΩΗΡ; half-hearted; not eager; Ex. tepid reaction to the new film; Ex. tepid supporter |
| mediocre | ordinary; commonplace; neither good nor bad |
| adore | love deeply and respect highly |
