GRE Word List

EMOLLIENT

making soft or supple

The meaning of the word emollient is making soft or supple.

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WordMeaning
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
quotidianoccurring every day
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge
indicativeserving to indicate
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
slothdisinclination to action or labor : indolence
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure