GRE Word List
VYING
contending; CF. vie
The meaning of the word vying is contending; CF. vie.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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fraught | filled (with something unpleasant); full; Ex. fraught with danger and difficulties; CF. freight |
leave-taking | farewell or departure |
citadel | fortress |
apolitical | having an aversion or lack of concern for political affairs |
wistful | sadly thoughtful (because of desires or memories); sadly pensive; vaguely longing |
perforate | pierce; put a hole through |
casual | happening by chance; irregular; occasional; informal; showing or feeling little interest; Ex. casual reader/labor/remark |
obsequious | slavishly attentive; servile; full of servile compliance; sycophantic |
verve | enthusiasm (as in artistic performance or composition); liveliness; vigor |
blues | state of depression or melancholy; style of slow, mournful music (evolved from southern Black American songs) |