GRE Word List
BRISTLE
a short stiff coarse hair or filament
The meaning of the word bristle is a short stiff coarse hair or filament.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| barb | a medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck |
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| naivete | a naive remark or action |
| extirpate | to destroy completely : wipe out |
| exemplary | deserving imitation : commendable |
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| sustenance | means of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living |
| execrate | to declare to be evil or detestable : denounce |
| elated | marked by high spirits : exultant |