GRE Word List
STREW
spread randomly; sprinkle; scatter; Ex. flower girl strewing rose petals
The meaning of the word strew is spread randomly; sprinkle; scatter; Ex. flower girl strewing rose petals.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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notoriety | disrepute; ill fame |
asylum | place of refuge or shelter; protection (religious or political) |
compatible | harmonious; in harmony with; able to exist together |
interim | meantime; Ex. in the interim; ADJ. taking place during an interim; Ex. interim paper |
demur | object (because of doubts, scruples); raise an objection (showing qualms); hesitate; Ex. demur at the idea of working on Sunday |
rustle | make slight sounds like silk moving or being rubbed together |
dispel | scatter; drive away; cause to vanish |
jargon | language used by special group; technical terminology; gibberish; nonsensical or incoherent talk |
rapture | great joy and delight; ecstasy; ADJ. rapturous |
remittance | remitting of money; amount of money remitted |