GRE Word List
STATIC
having no motion; unchanging; lacking development; N. stasis: stable state
The meaning of the word static is having no motion; unchanging; lacking development; N. stasis: stable state.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cognizance | knowledge; ADJ. cognizant; having knowledge; aware |
| cliche | phrase dulled in meaning by repetition; platitude; ADJ. cliched |
| superannuated | retired or disqualified because of age; outmoded; obsolete |
| articulate | effective; distinct; expressing ideas clearly; having clear sounds; having joints; Ex. articulate speech; V: express thoughts and feeling clearly; pronounce clearly; unite by joints |
| grumble | complain; mutter discontentedly; grouch; N. |
| alluvial | pertaining to soil deposits left by running water |
| smother | kill from lack of air; suppress; cover thickly; Ex. smothered in little stickers |
| penitent | repentant; N. |
| curtail | shorten; reduce |
| missive | letter; written statement; CF. sent |
