GRE Word List
BOWDLERIZE
to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
The meaning of the word bowdlerize is to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| legerdemain | sleight of hand |
| remit | to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly |
| loathe | to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest |
| presume | to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare |
| claustrophobia | abnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces |
| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth : probable |
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| morose | having a sullen and gloomy disposition |
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |