GRE Word List

DELETE

to eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing

The meaning of the word delete is to eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing.

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tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
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