GRE Word List

CROTCHETY

given to crotchets (see crotchet

The meaning of the word crotchety is given to crotchets (see crotchet.

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sinewyfull of sinews: such as
culinaryof or relating to the kitchen or cookery
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
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finishto come to an end : terminate