GRE Word List

TRANSPIRE

to take place : go on

The meaning of the word transpire is to take place : go on.

Random words

WordMeaning
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
meteoricof or relating to a meteor
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
incognitowith one's identity concealed
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity