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
nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart
saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
coquettea woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
vacuousemptied of or lacking content