GRE Word List
CURTAIL
to make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
The meaning of the word curtail is to make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| malign | evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious |
| urchin | hedgehog |
| consonant | being in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord |
| slavish | of or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude |
| muted | being mute : silent |
| preclude | to make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance |
| ameliorate | to make better or more tolerable |
| complement | something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect |
| septic | of, relating to, or causing putrefaction |
| spry | able to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble |