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

WordMeaning
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)