GRE Word List

COG

a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear

The meaning of the word cog is a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear.

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WordMeaning
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
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derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
deviouswandering
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