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.

Random words

WordMeaning
therapeuticof or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative
sparseof few and scattered elements
padrea Christian clergyman
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
perfidiousof, relating to, or characterized by perfidy
braidto make from braids
trampto walk, tread, or step especially heavily