GRE Word List

URCHIN

mischievous child (usually a boy); CF. urchin: hedgehog; CF. porcupine: pig with spikes ?; CF. sea urchin

The meaning of the word urchin is mischievous child (usually a boy); CF. urchin: hedgehog; CF. porcupine: pig with spikes ?; CF. sea urchin.

Word	Meaning
betoken	signify; indicate; be a sign of
gush	(of liquid) pour out in large quantities from a hole; make an excessive display of feeling (without true feeling); Ex. Blood gushed from the wound.
peroration	conclusion of an oration; perorating; V. perorate: conclude a speech; speak at great length
abstain	refrain; withhold from participation; intentionally not use one's vote
inebriate	make drunk; intoxicate; N. intoxicated person
spawn	lay eggs (in large numbers); produce offspring (in large numbers); N: eggs of aquatic animals
profane	violate; desecrate (something holy); treat unworthily; be profane for; ADJ: secular; nonreligious; irreverent for holy things
orator	public speaker
enduring	lasting; surviving; V. endure: bear (pain or suffering) for a long time; remain alive (in spite of difficulties); last; survive
dregs	sediment in a liquid; lees; worthless residue