GRE Word List
YOKE
join together; unite; N: crossbar used to joining two draft animals
The meaning of the word yoke is join together; unite; N: crossbar used to joining two draft animals.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| garner | gather; store up; amass |
| vulgar | of the common people; deficient in refinement; not refined; coarse; Ex. vulgar display of wealth; N. vulgarism: vulgarity; crudely indecent word; CF. vulgarian: vulgar person; boor; lout |
| equitable | fair; impartial; OP. inequitable |
| sound | in good condition; showing good judgment or good sense; thorough; complete; Ex. sound mind/investment/training |
| revelry | boisterous merrymaking; V. revel: engage boisterous festivities; enjoy greatly; N: boisterous festivity or celebration |
| poise | good judgment with composure; balance; V: place in a carefully balanced position |
| scrap | small bit or fragment; discarded waste material; fight; Ex. a scrap of paper/cloth; V: break into parts for disposal; discard as worthless; fight; quarrel |
| hilarity | boisterous mirth(merriment; laughter); ADJ. hilarious: full of laughter |
| prevail | be widespread; triumph over; gain victory; prevail on: persuade; induce; Ex. Justice has prevailed; Ex. prevail on someone to do something |
| devise | think up; invent; plan; bequeath; N: bequest |
