GRE Word List

DEFALCATE

deduct

The meaning of the word defalcate is deduct.

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occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
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scenarioan outline or synopsis of a play
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
fraughtfull of or accompanied by something specified
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