GRE Word List

ACNE

a disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles

The meaning of the word acne is a disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles.

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resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper