GRE Word List

EXCERPT

a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract

The meaning of the word excerpt is a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract.

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WordMeaning
sheerunqualified
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
wafflea crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
alimonyan allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
briman upper or outer margin : verge