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

WordMeaning
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
suppliantsupplicant
docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition