GRE Word List
CRAVE
to ask for earnestly : beg
The meaning of the word crave is to ask for earnestly : beg.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| arable | fit for or used for the growing of crops |
| decree | an order usually having the force of law |
| patrimony | an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor |
| perfunctory | characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical |
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| rumble | to make a low heavy rolling sound |
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