GRE Word List
VYING
contending; CF. vie
The meaning of the word vying is contending; CF. vie.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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) |
