GRE Word List

CANT

the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments

The meaning of the word cant is the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments.

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extrudeto force, press, or push out
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rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
satiatefilled to satiety
lassitudea condition of weariness or debility : fatigue
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
demurereserved
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant