GRE Word List

YOKE

a wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together

The meaning of the word yoke is a wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together.

Random words

WordMeaning
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
hordea political subdivision of central Asian nomads
cataclysmflood
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence