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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
