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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |
| desperado | a bold or violent criminal |
| cosmic | of or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone |
| sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
| outlaw | a person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law |
| leery | suspicious |
| handsome | having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance |
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
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