GRE Word List
THREADBARE
having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
The meaning of the word threadbare is having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bombast | pretentious inflated speech or writing |
| mirage | an optical (see optical |
| nullify | to make null (see null |
| dissipate | to break up and drive off |
| ecclesiastic | ecclesiastical |
| enact | to establish by legal and authoritative act |
| fiasco | a complete failure |
| bifurcated | divided into two branches or parts |
| exemplary | deserving imitation : commendable |
| glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |