GRE Word List
DISTILL
refine (a liquid by evaporating and subsequent condensation); concentrate; separate the most important parts from; Ex. distill fresh water from sea water; CF. brew
The meaning of the word distill is refine (a liquid by evaporating and subsequent condensation); concentrate; separate the most important parts from; Ex. distill fresh water from sea water; CF. brew.
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| haughtiness | pride; arrogance; ADJ. haughty |
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| apiarist | person who keeps bees |
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| horde | crowd; swarm |
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