GRE Word List

STREW

to spread by scattering

The meaning of the word strew is to spread by scattering.

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WordMeaning
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
depleteto empty of a principal substance
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
trajectorythe curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space