GRE Word List

TREAD

to step or walk on or over

The meaning of the word tread is to step or walk on or over.

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WordMeaning
prosaiccharacteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
peripatetica follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
briman upper or outer margin : verge
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
deportto send out of the country by legal deportation
shama trick that deludes : hoax
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill