GRE Word List
STIPPLE
to engrave by means of dots and flicks
The meaning of the word stipple is to engrave by means of dots and flicks.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| entree | the act or manner of entering : entrance |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| spatula | a flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting |
| functional | of, connected with, or being a function |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| aversion | a feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it |
| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
| seemly | good-looking |
| nimble | quick and light in motion : agile |
| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |