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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
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
condimentssomething used to enhance the flavor of food
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics
limpto walk lamely
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages