GRE Word List
EMOLLIENT
making soft or supple
The meaning of the word emollient is making soft or supple.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| prostrate | stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission |
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| astringent | causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic |
| ironic | relating to, containing, or constituting irony |
| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
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