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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| swamp | a wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water |
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| optional | involving an option : not compulsory |
| balmy | having the qualities of balm : soothing |
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| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
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