GRE Word List

ELEVATION

the height to which something is elevated: such as

The meaning of the word elevation is the height to which something is elevated: such as.

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shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
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defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
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fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
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