GRE Word List
WHIT
small amount; smallest speck; Ex. not a whit of
The meaning of the word whit is small amount; smallest speck; Ex. not a whit of.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| earthly | of this earth; terrestrial; worldly; not divine; possible; Ex. no earthly reason |
| consummate | complete; V. |
| prim | proper to the point of affectation; very precise and formal; exceedingly proper |
| slink | move furtively; ADJ. slinky: stealthy; furtive; sneaky (as in ambush) |
| pharisee | Pharisee: member of an ancient Jewish group that emphasized strict observance of the Mosaic law (considering themselves very holy); hypocritical self-righteous person |
| haunt | (of a spirit) visit (a place); come to mind continually; visit (a place) regularly; frequent; Ex. haunted house; Ex. haunted by his last words; N: place much frequented |
| wrench | twist; pull; strain; Ex. He wrenched the gun out of her hands. |
| congeal | freeze; coagulate |
| unsavory | distasteful; disagreeable; morally offensive; Ex. unsavory activity/reputation |
| polarity | state of having two opposite qualities |
