GRE Word List
STOKE
to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
The meaning of the word stoke is to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| striated | marked with striations or striae |
| consternation | amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion |
| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |
| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
| gambol | to skip about in play : frisk |
| arrhythmic | lacking rhythm or regularity |
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |
| ordinance | an authoritative decree or direction : order |
| dismantle | to disconnect the pieces of |
| skirmish | a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements |