GRE Word List

STATIC

exerting force by reason of weight alone without motion

The meaning of the word static is exerting force by reason of weight alone without motion.

Random words

WordMeaning
indemnifyto secure against hurt, loss, or damage
vulpineof, relating to, or resembling a fox
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous