GRE Word List

WREAK

bring about

The meaning of the word wreak is bring about.

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volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
anachronisman error in chronology
diabolicalof, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
neologisma new word, usage, or expression
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
magnanimitythe quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking