GRE Word List
ZANY
comic; crazy; N: clown; comical person (given to outlandish behavior)
The meaning of the word zany is comic; crazy; N: clown; comical person (given to outlandish behavior).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| extradition | surrender of prisoner by one state to another; Ex. extradition treaty; V. extradite |
| illimitable | infinite; limitless |
| apathy | lack of caring; indifference; lack of concern or interest in important matters; Ex. He was sunk in apathy after his failure; ADJ. apathetic |
| intrigue | make secret plans; plot; arouse the curiosity of; N: secret scheme; plot; secret love affair |
| herd | group of animals; crowd; one who looks after a herd; Ex. shepherd/goatherd; Ex. herd instinct; Ex. herdsman; V: come together in a herd; look after a herd; Ex. herd cattle |
| venerable | deserving high respect; commanding respect; CF. command: deserve and get |
| repose | resting; state of being at rest; calmness; V: lie at rest; relax; put or place; Ex. repose our hopes in a single man |
| scurry | move hastily; hurry; move briskly |
| residue | remainder; balance |
| brawl | noisy quarrel |
