GRE Word List
TOSS
throw lightly; move or lift (the head) with a sudden motion; flip (a coin) to decide something
The meaning of the word toss is throw lightly; move or lift (the head) with a sudden motion; flip (a coin) to decide something.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| consistency | absence of contradictions; uniformity; degree of thickness or firmness; Ex. consistency of thick cream; CF. viscous |
| fret | be annoyed or vexed; Ex. fret over your poor grades; N: irritation of mind; ADJ. fretful |
| wistful | sadly thoughtful (because of desires or memories); sadly pensive; vaguely longing |
| precis | abstract; concise summing up of main points; concise summary of a text |
| precept | practical rule guiding conduct; Ex. mother's precept |
| finesse | delicate skill; V: handle with finesse |
| trigger | set off; start |
| glossary | brief explanation of words used in the text |
| sully | defile; soil; tarnish; Ex. sully one's hands in menial labor |
| gruff | rough-mannered; (of a voice) rough; hoarse |