GRE Word List
WARD
the action or process of guarding
The meaning of the word ward is the action or process of guarding.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| corollary | a proposition (see proposition |
| probity | adherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness |
| quotidian | occurring every day |
| lethargic | of, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish |
| economy | the structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period |
| chronic | continuing or occurring again and again for a long time |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
| urgent | calling for immediate attention : pressing |
| meddlesome | given to meddling |