GRE Word List
ZEAL
eager enthusiasm (to a cause or ideal); ADJ. zealous
The meaning of the word zeal is eager enthusiasm (to a cause or ideal); ADJ. zealous.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| flick | light stroke as with a whip; V: move with a light quick blow; strike with a light quick blow (as from a whip); Ex. flick the switch |
| atypical | not normal; not typical |
| privy | secret; hidden; not public; made a participant in something secret; Ex. privy chamber government; Ex. be privy to a discussion; CF. private |
| fissure | crevice; crack |
| reduce | diminish; bring to a weaker or more difficult condition; demote; lower in rank; separate into components by analysis; Ex. reduced to the ranks; Ex. reduce the house to rubble; N. reduction |
| beleaguer | besiege or attack (with an army); harass; beset |
| restive | impatiently restless (induced by external coercion or restriction); restlessly impatient; obstinately resisting control; Ex. restive horses because of wolves; CF. not a general synonym for `restless' |
| graze | (of an animal) feed on growing grass; cause (an animal) to feed on grass; scrape (esp. the skin) or touch lightly in passing; brush; Ex. We can't graze the cattle till summer; N: surface wound |
| entourage | group of attendants; retinue; CF. surround |
| homespun | domestic; made at home; spun or woven at home; simple and ordinary; Ex. homespun philosophy |
