GRE Word List
EARMARK
a mark of identification on the ear of an animal
The meaning of the word earmark is a mark of identification on the ear of an animal.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| demur | to take exception : object |
| scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |
| tutelage | instruction especially of an individual |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
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| chaotic | marked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| germinate | to cause to sprout or develop |
| dribble | to issue sporadically and in small bits |
| nicety | the quality or state of being nice |