GRE Word List

WREAK

bring about

The meaning of the word wreak is bring about.

Random words

WordMeaning
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
duressforcible restraint or restriction
bastiona projecting part of a fortification
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
disingenuouslacking in candor
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat