GRE Word List
WAKE
to be or remain awake
The meaning of the word wake is to be or remain awake.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| catalyst | a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible |
| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |
| start | to move suddenly and violently : spring |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| abase | to lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem |
| supplant | to supersede (another) especially by force or treachery |
| bate | to reduce the force or intensity of : restrain |