GRE Word List
DREGS
sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
The meaning of the word dregs is sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
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| gape | to open the mouth wide |
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| camaraderie | a spirit of friendly good-fellowship |
| finicky | extremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards |
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| tart | agreeably sharp or acid to the taste |