GRE Word List
YOKEL
rustic; country bumpkin;
The meaning of the word yokel is rustic; country bumpkin;.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| spasmodic | fitful; periodic; of or like a spasm; N. spasm: sudden involuntary muscular contraction; sudden burst of energy or emotion |
| gull | trick; deceive; hoodwink; N: person who is easily tricked; dupe |
| ramble | wander aimlessly (physically or mentally); digress |
| coiffure | hairstyle |
| rescind | repeal; annul; cancel (a law, decision, or agreement) |
| induct | place formally in office; install; admit as a member; initiate; N. induction: inducting; process of deriving general principles from particular facts |
| quotidian | daily; commonplace; customary; Ex. quotidian routine |
| contrived | unnatural and forced; artificial; not spontaneous; Ex. The ending was rather contrived. |
| functionary | official (who performs a particular function) |
| fortuitous | accidental; by chance; N. fortuity |