GRE Word List
BLUNT
having an edge or point that is not sharp
The meaning of the word blunt is having an edge or point that is not sharp.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| phoenix | a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period |
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| bucolic | of or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral |
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| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| pedagogue | teacher |
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