GRE Word List
SUPPLIANT
entreating; beseeching; N.
The meaning of the word suppliant is entreating; beseeching; N..
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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ruffian | violent scoundrel; bully |
defray | provide for the payment of; undertake the payment of; pay |
burnish | make shiny by rubbing; polish |
intervene | come between; interfere; Ex. intervened to prevent a fight; N. intervention |
diva | operatic singer; prima donna |
incisive | (appreciatively) cutting; sharp; Ex. incisive remarks; V. incise: make a cut into |
azure | sky blue |
squat | short and thick; stocky; Ex. ugly squat tower; V. N. |
mettle | courage (to continue bravely in spite of difficulties); spirit; ADJ. mettlesome |
barrister | counselor-at-law or lawyer in the higher court of law; CF. bar |