GRE Word List
UNDERSCORE
to draw a line under : underline
The meaning of the word underscore is to draw a line under : underline.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| oculist | ophthalmologist |
| promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
| bane | a source of harm or ruin : curse |
| promontory | a high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water |
| lumber | to move ponderously |
| sovereign | one possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty |
| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |
| quadruped | an animal having four feet |
| thrall | a state of servitude or submission |