GRE Word List
TENSILE
capable of tension : ductile
The meaning of the word tensile is capable of tension : ductile.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| compendium | a brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract |
| unruly | not readily ruled, disciplined, or managed |
| espionage | the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company |
| sedate | keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled |
| bloated | overfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc. |
| thrive | to grow vigorously : flourish |
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |
| extrinsic | not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous |
| odds | the probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances |