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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| anticlimax | the usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea |
| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |
| sleazy | lacking firmness of texture : flimsy |
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| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
| raucous | disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse |
| plebeian | a member of the Roman plebs |
| convoke | to call together to a meeting |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| rickety | affected with rickets |