Monday, May 3, 2010

GRE group; one word difference at the beginning


  1. Gre word:  Benison vs. Venison
    Benison (n): blessing
    Venison (n): meat from a deer.
  2. Gre word: Bolster vs. Holster
    Bolster (v): support or reinforce
    Holster (n): a holder carrying a handgun, typically worn on a belt or under the arm.
  3. Gre word: Callow vs. Fallow
    Callow (adj): (of a young person) inexperienced and immature
    Fallow (adj): plowed but not sowed; uncultivated

GRE Group : River/Lake/ Sea

1. Archipelago(n): an extensive group of islands
2. Atoll (n): a ring- shaped reef or chain of islands formed of coral
Analogy: ISLAND: ATOLL:: utensil: fork (member and class)