GRE Word List
WAIVE
give up temporarily; yield; N. waiver: waiving a right or claim; document that waives a right or claim
The meaning of the word waive is give up temporarily; yield; N. waiver: waiving a right or claim; document that waives a right or claim.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| antiseptic | substance that prevents infection in a wound; ADJ. |
| foment | stir up; incite; instigate; promote the growth of (something evil or unpleasant) |
| exact | demand and obtain by force; Ex. exact a promise from him; N. exaction |
| extant | (of something written or painted) still in existence |
| meretricious | flashy; tawdry; attractive on the surface but of no real value; Ex. metericious argument/jewel; CF. prostitute |
| mettle | courage (to continue bravely in spite of difficulties); spirit; ADJ. mettlesome |
| nonentity | person of no importance; nonexistence |
| caustic | burning; corrosive; able to burn by chemical action; sarcastically biting; (of remarks) intended to hurt; bitter; harmful; OP. harmless |
| qualms | uneasy feelings; misgivings; uneasy fears especially about matters of conscience; Ex. I have no qualms about giving this assignment to Helen. |
| graphic | pertaining to the art of delineating; vividly described |
