GRE Word List
WINNOW
to remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
The meaning of the word winnow is to remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
| continence | the ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily |
| exhale | to rise or be given off as vapor |
| affirmation | the act of affirming |
| bewitch | to influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| potentate | ruler |
| epoch | an event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
| cower | to shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays |