GRE Word List
STRUT
to become turgid : swell
The meaning of the word strut is to become turgid : swell.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| latitude | angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| incubate | to sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body |
| humdrum | monotonous |
| defeatist | an attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat |
| wily | full of wiles : crafty |
| acclaim | applaud |
| document | proof |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| gerrymander | the act or method of gerrymandering |