GRE Word List
CALLOUS
being hardened and thickened
The meaning of the word callous is being hardened and thickened.
Random words
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|---|---|
| solemnity | formal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event |
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| veracity | conformity with truth or fact : accuracy |
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| nuance | a subtle distinction or variation |