GRE Word List
ALLUDE
to make indirect reference
The meaning of the word allude is to make indirect reference.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dispense | to divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions |
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| accelerate | to move faster : to gain speed |
| strident | characterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound |
| gaunt | excessively thin and angular |
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