GRE Word List

ANNIHILATE

to cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains

The meaning of the word annihilate is to cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains.

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WordMeaning
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
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mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
extricateto free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty
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impenitentnot penitent
concurto express agreement
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guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity