GRE Word List

DEFALCATE

deduct

The meaning of the word defalcate is deduct.

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protuberancesomething that is protuberant
retractto draw back or in
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convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
sentinelsentry
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
convolutedhaving convolutions
tawnyof the color tawny
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deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop