GRE Word List
TINGE
a slight staining or suffusing shade or color
The meaning of the word tinge is a slight staining or suffusing shade or color.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stealth | a cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection |
| shudder | to tremble convulsively : shiver |
| pine | any of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals |
| scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |
| consensus | general agreement : unanimity |
| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |
| wiggle | to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| cant | the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |