GRE Word List

BOUT

a spell or period of activity: such as

The meaning of the word bout is a spell or period of activity: such as.

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WordMeaning
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
daintysomething delicious to the taste
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
derangedmentally unsound : crazy
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding