GRE Word List
CALLOUS
being hardened and thickened
The meaning of the word callous is being hardened and thickened.
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genteel | having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish |
propound | to offer for discussion or consideration |
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whit | the smallest part or particle imaginable : bit |
acoustics | a science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound |
discourse | verbal interchange of ideas |
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gobble | to swallow or eat greedily |
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