GRE Word List

ERODE

to diminish or destroy by degrees:

The meaning of the word erode is to diminish or destroy by degrees:.

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WordMeaning
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
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coincorner
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vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
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farcestuff
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
irksometending to irk : tedious