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 |
|---|---|
| ineffectual | not producing the proper or intended effect : futile |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| prognosis | the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case |
| pithy | consisting of or abounding in pith |
| pied | of two or more colors in blotches |
| halting | marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness |
| rebuke | to criticize sharply : reprimand |
| aberrant | deviating from the usual or natural type : atypical |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
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