GRE Word List
TRACT
propaganda pamphlet (esp. by a religious or political group); expanse of land; region of indefinite size; system of related organs; Ex. digestive tract
The meaning of the word tract is propaganda pamphlet (esp. by a religious or political group); expanse of land; region of indefinite size; system of related organs; Ex. digestive tract.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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eddy | swirling current of water, air, etc.; V. |
debilitate | weaken (esp. through heat, hunger, illness); enfeeble |
besmirch | soil; defile; make dirty |
vibrant | full of vigor or energy; vibrating |
tantrum | fit of bad temper; fit of petulance; caprice; Ex. The child went into tantrums. |
introvert | one who is introspective or inclined to think more about oneself; ADJ. introverted |
confidential | spoken or written in secret; trusted with private matters; Ex. confidential secretary |
summation | act of finding the total; summing-up; summary (esp. one given by the judge at the end of a trial) |
vulpine | like a fox; crafty |
repertoire | list of works of music, drama, etc., a performer is prepared to present; CF. repertory |