GRE Word List

TRAVAIL

work especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil

The meaning of the word travail is work especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil.

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gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform