GRE Word List
CANVASS
to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
The meaning of the word canvass is to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| bestial | of or relating to beasts |
| tenuous | having little substance or strength : flimsy |
| exude | to ooze out |
| rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |
| disavowal | to deny responsibility for : repudiate |
| behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |
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| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
| knave | a tricky deceitful fellow |