GRE Word List
EXPUNGE
to strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion
The meaning of the word expunge is to strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| coda | a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure |
| somatic | of, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm |
| lopsided | leaning to one side |
| debut | a first appearance |
| pertinent | having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand |
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |
| peccadillo | a slight offense |
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