GRE Word List
DISTILL
to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
The meaning of the word distill is to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| assumption | a taking to or upon oneself |
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| reciprocate | to give and take mutually |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
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