GRE Word List

ABSTRACT

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WordMeaning
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
itineranttraveling from place to place
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
garnishdecorate
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
arablefit for or used for the growing of crops
azurethe blue color of the clear sky