GRE Word List

STINT

a period of time spent at a particular activity

The meaning of the word stint is a period of time spent at a particular activity.

Random words

WordMeaning
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
actuaryclerk
unseemlynot seemly: such as
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness