GRE Word List

BELABOR

to attack verbally

The meaning of the word belabor is to attack verbally.

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WordMeaning
stocka store or supply accumulated or available
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
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finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
variegatedhaving discrete markings of different colors
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed