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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| repast | something taken as food : meal |
| amass | to collect for oneself : accumulate |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| squat | to cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground |
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| premonition | previous notice or warning : forewarning |
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