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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quarantine | a period of 40 days |
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| rant | to talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner |
| wallow | to roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner |
| groove | a long narrow channel or depression |
| unearthly | not earthly: such as |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| apiarist | beekeeper |
| dislodge | to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage |