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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| consensus | general agreement : unanimity |
| dolt | a stupid person |
| fickle | marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness |
| presumptuous | overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties |
| chaff | the seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain |
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
| obsequious | marked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness |
| blowhard | an arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| spurious | born to parents not married to each other |