GRE Word List

CORRODE

to eat away by degrees as if by gnawing

The meaning of the word corrode is to eat away by degrees as if by gnawing.

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WordMeaning
rescindto take away : remove
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate