GRE Word List
BUFFET
a blow especially with the hand
The meaning of the word buffet is a blow especially with the hand.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| remittance | a sum of money remitted |
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| retiring | reserved |
| sanctuary | a consecrated place: such as |
| ciliated | possessing cilia |
| outspoken | direct and open in speech or expression : frank |
| extirpate | to destroy completely : wipe out |
| apparent | open to view : visible |
| decrepitude | the quality or state of being decrepit |
| application | an act of applying: |