GRE Word List
APERTURE
an opening or open space : hole
The meaning of the word aperture is an opening or open space : hole.
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| inalienable | incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred |
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| flit | to pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another |
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| frenzied | feeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance |
| malign | evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious |
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| reimburse | to pay back to someone : repay |
| attest | to affirm to be true or genuine |
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