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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| palatable | agreeable to the palate or taste |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |
| cliche | a trite phrase or expression |
| rubble | broken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building |
| palliate | to reduce the violence of (a disease) |
| savant | a person of learning |
| outspoken | direct and open in speech or expression : frank |
| renown | a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame |
| tarry | to delay or be tardy in acting or doing |