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 |
|---|---|
| terse | using few words : devoid of superfluity |
| infirmity | the quality or state of being infirm |
| stricture | an abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| exonerate | to relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship |
| sentimental | marked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional idealism |
| alacrity | promptness in response : cheerful readiness |
| incidence | rate of occurrence or influence |
| desiccate | to dry up |
| dais | a raised platform (as in a hall or large room) |