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
badinageplayful repartee : banter
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
expiateto make amends for
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
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panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet
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