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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detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout
loutto bow in respect
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
niggletrifle
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astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions