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
providentfrugal
miteany of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
replicateduplicate
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
collateto compare critically
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
chalicea drinking cup : goblet
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony