GRE Word List
TOUT
promote or publicize (one's goods or service); praise excessively (as a form of advertisement); CF. advertise
The meaning of the word tout is promote or publicize (one's goods or service); praise excessively (as a form of advertisement); CF. advertise.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| queasy | experiencing nausea; nauseated; easily nauseated; squeamish; Ex. feel a little queasy |
| trajectory | path taken by a projectile; Ex. trajectory of a bullet |
| arch- | chief; first; Ex. archbishop |
| capsize | (of a boat) turn over |
| billowing | swelling out in waves; surging |
| askance | with a sideways or indirect look (with disapproval or distruct); Ex. look askance at |
| emulate | imitate; rival; try to equal or excel (through imitation) |
| compelling | overpowering; irresistible in effect; holding one's attention; that compels one to do something; Ex. a compelling adventure story; V. compel |
| quay | dock; wharf; pier; landing place (for boats) |
| incrustation | hard coating or crust; V. incrust: encrust; cover with a crust |
