GRE Word List
CONVEX
curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
The meaning of the word convex is curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| proscribe | to publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state |
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| prattle | prate |
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| deploy | to extend (a military unit) especially in width |
| sentinel | sentry |
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| fluctuate | to shift back and forth uncertainly |