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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| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| rig | to fit out with rigging |
| intermediary | mediator |
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| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
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| requisition | the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action |