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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axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
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contrivedevise
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estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
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