GRE Word List
CHISEL
swindle or cheat; N: wedgelike tool for cutting
The meaning of the word chisel is swindle or cheat; N: wedgelike tool for cutting.
Random words
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|---|---|
| connoisseur | person competent to act as a judge of art, etc. (whose judgments are respected); a lover of an art |
| referendum | direct vote by all the people |
| promote | advance in rank; advance; help to flourish; advocate; help actively in forming; publicize or popularize; Ex. Milk promotes health; Ex. promote a match/bill; Ex. promote a new product |
| glossy | smooth and shining; N. gloss: shiny brightness on a surface; superficially attractive appearance; Ex. gloss of good manners |
| causal | implying a cause-and-effect relationship; N. causality |
| congruence | correspondence of parts; harmonious relationship; CF. congruity |
| mannered | affected; not natural; Ex. mannered way of speech |
| whiff | puff or gust (of air, scent, etc.); short-lasting smell; hint; Ex. whiff of perfume/scandal |
| robust | strong; vigorous |
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