GRE Word List

WAKE

to be or remain awake

The meaning of the word wake is to be or remain awake.

Random words

WordMeaning
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
poisebalance
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pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
explicateto give a detailed explanation of
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point