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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cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
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raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
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temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
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authoritarianof, relating to, or favoring blind submission to authority
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