GRE Word List
DULCET
sweet to the taste
The meaning of the word dulcet is sweet to the taste.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
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| sect | a dissenting or schismatic religious body |
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| conclave | a private meeting or secret assembly |
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