GRE Word List
HOVEL
an open shed or shelter
The meaning of the word hovel is an open shed or shelter.
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| hindmost | farthest to the rear : last |
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| castrate | to deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes |
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| promote | to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise |