GRE Word List

CHAFF

the seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain

The meaning of the word chaff is the seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain.

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WordMeaning
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
rhapsodizeto speak or write in a rhapsodic manner
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
rarefiedbeing less dense
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods