GRE Word List

VYING

contending; to strive for superiority

The meaning of the word vying is contending; to strive for superiority.

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WordMeaning
maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
rationalhaving reason or understanding
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism