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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supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
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contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
reveriedaydream
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arteryany of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes