GRE Word List

CRYPTIC

secret

The meaning of the word cryptic is secret.

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WordMeaning
dissimulateto hide under a false appearance
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
amalgama mixture of different elements
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
obsidiana dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava
confideto have confidence : trust
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul