GRE Word List

CRINGE

to recoil in distaste

The meaning of the word cringe is to recoil in distaste.

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vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
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devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
outgoinggoing away : departing
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
servitudea condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life
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executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender