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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| homeostasis | a relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group |
| gush | to issue copiously or violently |
| parish | the ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor |
| glossary | a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings |
| arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |
| bestial | of or relating to beasts |
| untenable | not able to be defended |
| rue | to feel penitence, remorse, or regret for |
| ablution | the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite) |
| polygamist | marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry |