GRE Word List

CALLOUS

being hardened and thickened

The meaning of the word callous is being hardened and thickened.

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tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
glossarya collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
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lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
lacerationthe act of lacerating
fienddevil