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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prosaic | characteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual |
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| peripatetic | a follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| brim | an upper or outer margin : verge |
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| deport | to send out of the country by legal deportation |
| sham | a trick that deludes : hoax |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |