GRE Word List
RESORT
one that affords aid or refuge : resource
The meaning of the word resort is one that affords aid or refuge : resource.
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| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| intrude | to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome |
| discursive | moving from topic to topic without order : rambling |
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| deploy | to extend (a military unit) especially in width |
| vignette | a picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper |
| taciturn | temperamentally disinclined to talk |
| ejaculation | an act of ejaculating |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
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