GRE Word List
WEAN
accustom a baby not to nurse; accustom (the young of a mammal) to take nourishment other than by suckling; give up a cherished activity; cause to gradually leave (an interest or habit); Ex. wean oneself from cigarettes
The meaning of the word wean is accustom a baby not to nurse; accustom (the young of a mammal) to take nourishment other than by suckling; give up a cherished activity; cause to gradually leave (an interest or habit); Ex. wean oneself from cigarettes.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compact | agreement; contract; ADJ: tightly packed; firm; brief; concise; Ex. compact statement |
| perspicuity | clearness of expression; freedom from ambiguity |
| boon | blessing; benefit; something very helpful |
| carping | petty criticism; fault-finding; fretful complaining; quibble |
| mawkish | mushy(sentimental) and gushy; icky-sticky sentimental; excessively and objectionably sentimental |
| coalesce | combine; fuse; N. coalescence |
| collected | composed; calm; self-possessed |
| cognizance | knowledge; ADJ. cognizant; having knowledge; aware |
| divine | perceive intuitively (by or as if by magic); foresee the future; foretell; dowse; ADJ. N. divination |
| agility | nimbleness; ability to move quickly |
