GRE Word List
STRATIFIED
divided into classes; arranged into strata; V. stratify
The meaning of the word stratified is divided into classes; arranged into strata; V. stratify.
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paltry | insignificant; petty; trifling; contemptible; Ex. paltry sum; CF. trash |
sextant | navigation tool used to determine a ship's latitude and longitude (by measuring the altitudes of stars) |
fatalism | belief that events are determined by forces or fates beyond one's control; ADJ. fatalistic; CF. fatal: causing death |
hue | color; aspect; Ex. opinions of every hue |
recumbent | reclining; lying down completely or in part |
pique | irritation; resentment from wounded pride (eg. loss in a contest); V: provoke; arouse; annoy; cause to feel resentment; Ex. pique her curiosity |
interrogate | question closely; cross-examine; cross-question |
hazy | slightly obscure; misty; unclear; N. haze: light mist or smoke; confused state of mind |
mulct | defraud a person of something; swindle; Ex. mulct the boy of his legacy |
falter | hesitate; weaken in purpose or action; walk or move unsteadily through weakness; N. |