GRE Word List
VINTNER
wine merchant; winemaker; seller of wine
The meaning of the word vintner is wine merchant; winemaker; seller of wine.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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dally | trifle with; toy with; treat without the necessary seriousness; procrastinate; waste time |
pertinent | suitable; to the point; relevant |
selective | careful in choosing; having an effect only on certain things; not general; Ex. eclectic weed killer |
manipulate | operate with one's hands; control or play upon (people, forces, etc.) artfully; maneuver; Ex. how to manipulate publicity and men; ADJ. manipulative |
microcosm | small representative world; world in miniature; Ex. microcosm of English society |
thrash | beat with a whip or flail; defeat utterly; talk about thoroughly in order to find the answer; move wildly or violently; Ex. The fishes thrashed about in the net. |
gradation | series of gradual stages; degree in such a progression |
controvert | oppose with arguments; attempt to refute; contradict; ADJ. controversial; N. controversy |
negate | cancel out; nullify; cause to have no effect; deny; N. negation |
saunter | stroll(go for a leisurely walk) slowly; N. |