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

WordMeaning
insuperableincapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved
kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
rendto remove from place by violence : wrest
inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
wagto be in motion : stir
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work