GRE Word List
TRAVERSE
to go or travel across or over
The meaning of the word traverse is to go or travel across or over.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| innate | existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native |
| mode | an arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| cordon | an ornamental cord or ribbon |
| precursor | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another |
| optician | a maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments |
| impassive | giving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless |
| sophist | philosopher |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |