GRE Word List
CALLOUS
being hardened and thickened
The meaning of the word callous is being hardened and thickened.
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ruminate | to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly |
accede | to express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand |
embed | to enclose closely in or as if in a matrix |
adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |
pulse | the regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart |
pose | to set forth or offer for attention or consideration |
unearthly | not earthly: such as |
palpable | capable of being touched or felt : tangible |