GRE Word List

TREK

to make one's way arduously

The meaning of the word trek is to make one's way arduously.

Random words

WordMeaning
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
aboriginalbeing the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
waifa stray person or animal
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content
deprecateto express disapproval of
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship