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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| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
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| quisling | traitor |
| insatiable | incapable of being satisfied : quenchless |
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| incessant | continuing or following without interruption : unceasing |
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| repel | to drive back : repulse |