GRE Word List
BOLSTER
a long pillow or cushion
The meaning of the word bolster is a long pillow or cushion.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obtrude | to thrust out : extrude |
| import | to bring from a foreign or external source: such as |
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| leaven | a substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid |
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