GRE Word List

ACETIC

vinegary

The meaning of the word acetic is vinegary.

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venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
obesehaving excessive body fat
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
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concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
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riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
limpto walk lamely
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened