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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incredulous | unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| physiognomy | the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance |
| stoke | to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel |
| magnitude | great size or extent |
| hovel | an open shed or shelter |
| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |
| permissive | granted on sufferance : tolerated |
| transcribe | to make a written copy of |
| voyeur | someone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts |