GRE Word List
CHAFF
worthless products of an endeavor; husk(outer seed cover) separated from grain; Ex. separate the wheat from the chaff
The meaning of the word chaff is worthless products of an endeavor; husk(outer seed cover) separated from grain; Ex. separate the wheat from the chaff.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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impede | hide; retard or obstruct the progress of; block |
palatial | of or suitable for a palace; magnificent |
repress | hold back (the natural expression of); restrain; crush; oppress; Ex. repressed child; Ex. repress a laugh/rebellion |
aureole | sun's corona; halo; bright circle of light |
rehabilitate | restore to proper condition (health or useful life); restore the former rank of |
languid | lacking energy or vitality; weary; sluggish; listless |
mulct | defraud a person of something; swindle; Ex. mulct the boy of his legacy |
interminable | endless |
aver | state confidently; declare as true |
marginal | of a margin; barely within a limit; Ex. marginal effect/writing ability |