GRE Word List

BOLSTER

a long pillow or cushion

The meaning of the word bolster is a long pillow or cushion.

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WordMeaning
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
refraincurb
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
indicativeserving to indicate
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
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subsistencereal being : existence