GRE Word List

TUREEN

a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served

The meaning of the word tureen is a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served.

Random words

WordMeaning
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
dominaterule
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
expenditurethe act or process of expending
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
sapthe fluid part of a plant
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way