GRE Word List
THRESH
to separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically
The meaning of the word thresh is to separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| discerning | showing insight and understanding : discriminating |
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |
| acetic | vinegary |
| posterity | the offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation |
| decapitate | to cut off the head of : behead |
| 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 |
| abate | to decrease in force or intensity |
| effete | no longer fertile |
| exploit | deed |
| grudge | to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully |