GRE Word List
BELEAGUER
besiege
The meaning of the word beleaguer is besiege.
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|---|---|
| synthetic | relating to or involving synthesis : not analytic |
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| sneak | to go stealthily or furtively : slink |
| nebula | any of numerous clouds of gas or dust in interstellar space |
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| vision | the act or power of seeing : sight |
| skimp | skimpy |
| piquant | engagingly provocative |
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