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 |
|---|---|
| delude | to mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive |
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| crux | a puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question |
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| fastidious | showing or demanding excessive delicacy or care |
| momentum | a property (see property |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| comport | to be fitting : accord |
| draw | to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull |