GRE Word List

CLOUT

a piece of cloth or leather : rag

The meaning of the word clout is a piece of cloth or leather : rag.

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WordMeaning
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
mimicryan instance of mimicking
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
curfewthe sounding of a bell at evening
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune