GRE Word List
TRICKLE
flow in drops or in a thin stream; N.
The meaning of the word trickle is flow in drops or in a thin stream; N..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| extradition | surrender of prisoner by one state to another; Ex. extradition treaty; V. extradite |
| altruistic | unselfishly generous; concerned for others; N. altiruism: unselfish concern for the welfare of others; unselfishness; OP. egoism |
| mystic | of hidden meaning and spiritual power; Ex. mystic ceremonies; N. CF. mysticism |
| bank | heap; piled-up mass; embankment; lateral tilting (as of an aircraft in turning); V: pile up; protect with a bank; tilt in turning |
| countermand | cancel; revoke (an order) |
| oversee | watch over and direct; supervise; N. oversight: unintentional failure to notice or do something; supervision |
| fetish | object believed to have spiritual powers; object of excessive attention or reverence; CF. fetishism |
| flutter | (of a bird with large wings) wave (the wings) lightly, rapidly, and irregularly; vibrate rapidly or erratically; fly by waving quickly; flitter; N. |
| chauvinist | blindly devoted patriot; zealous adherent of a group, cause, or sex; ADJ. chauvinistic; CF. chauvinism; Nicolas Chauvin |
| reproach | blame (not angrily but sadly); express disapproval or disappointment; N. ADJ. reproachful |
