GRE Word List
WINCE
move back suddenly; shrink back; flinch; Ex. She winced as she touched the cold body.
The meaning of the word wince is move back suddenly; shrink back; flinch; Ex. She winced as she touched the cold body..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| induct | place formally in office; install; admit as a member; initiate; N. induction: inducting; process of deriving general principles from particular facts |
| casual | happening by chance; irregular; occasional; informal; showing or feeling little interest; Ex. casual reader/labor/remark |
| compromise | adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of; put into danger, disrepute, or a dishonorable position; Ex. compromise one's principle; N. |
| legato | (of music) played smoothly |
| verbose | wordy; N. verbosity |
| skinflint | miser; stingy person |
| epilogue | short speech at conclusion of dramatic work |
| straggle | stray or fall behind (a main group); spread out in a scattered group; Ex. straggling marathon racer; Ex. straggling branch |
| unfaltering | steadfast; firm; not changing |
| sanctimonious | displaying ostentatious or hypocritical devoutness; N. sanctimony: hypocritical piety |
