GRE Word List
TRANSPIRE
to take place : go on
The meaning of the word transpire is to take place : go on.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| vouchsafe | to grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner |
| friction | the rubbing of one body against another |
| dissection | the act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected |
| urbane | notably polite or polished in manner |
| impede | to interfere with or slow the progress of |
| simile | a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor |
| historical | of, relating to, or having the character of history |
| trivia | unimportant matters : trivial facts or details |
| petty | having secondary rank or importance : minor |