GRE Word List

SURROGATE

one appointed to act in place of another : deputy

The meaning of the word surrogate is one appointed to act in place of another : deputy.

Random words

WordMeaning
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
reaperone that reaps
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
impingeencroach