GRE Word List
EMOLLIENT
making soft or supple
The meaning of the word emollient is making soft or supple.
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|---|---|
| callow | lacking adult sophistication : immature |
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| scraps | fragments of discarded or leftover food |
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| trappings | outward signs |
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