GRE Word List

START

to move suddenly and violently : spring

The meaning of the word start is to move suddenly and violently : spring.

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WordMeaning
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
blotchto mark or mar with blotches
memoiran official note or report : memorandum