GRE Word List
BOLT
a lightning stroke
The meaning of the word bolt is a lightning stroke.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| phylum | a direct line of descent within a group |
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| reminiscence | apprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence |
| bookish | of or relating to books |
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