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
resignrelegate
imbibedrink
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
promptto move to action : incite
ethnologya branch of cultural anthropology dealing chiefly with the comparative and analytical study of cultures
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
drasticacting rapidly or violently