GRE Word List

CRINGE

to recoil in distaste

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

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WordMeaning
abateto decrease in force or intensity
vilemorally despicable or abhorrent
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fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
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palatableagreeable to the palate or taste
notcha V-shaped indentation
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
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