GRE Word List
WELT
raised mark from a beating or whipping
The meaning of the word welt is raised mark from a beating or whipping.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scurrilous | abusive; obscene; indecent; Ex. scurrilous remark |
| wrinkle | small ridge on a smooth surface (face or cloth); V. |
| foresight | ability to foresee future happenings; prudence in providing for the future |
| epitome | perfect example or embodiment; brief summary; Ex. epitome of good manners; V. epitomize: make an epitome of; be an epitome of; embody |
| consternation | great shock; dismay |
| predecessor | former occupant of a post |
| prevalent | widespread; generally accepted |
| stump | base of a tree trunk left after the rest has been cut down; V: walk in a heavy manner; baffle; puzzle |
| graze | (of an animal) feed on growing grass; cause (an animal) to feed on grass; scrape (esp. the skin) or touch lightly in passing; brush; Ex. We can't graze the cattle till summer; N: surface wound |
| pander | cater to (the low desires of others) |
