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
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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 |