Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Gre vocab: Confusing Words


  1. Appropriate (v): to take something for one’s use, especially without permission or illegally
    Use: he was accused of appropriating club funds
  2. Redress (n): remedy; compensation
    Use: redress an injustice/ a grievance
          : redress the damage done
  3. Redoubtable (adj): formidable; deserving to be feared and respected
    Use: a redoubtable opponent/ fighter
  4. Shaving (n): very thin piece; esp. of wood
    Use: the floor of the carpenter’s shop was covered with food shaving