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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shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
finishto come to an end : terminate
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disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
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