GRE Word List

ALLUDE

to make indirect reference

The meaning of the word allude is to make indirect reference.

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dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
parochialof or relating to a church parish
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound
gauntexcessively thin and angular
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
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