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
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
fructifyto bear fruit
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
renditionthe act or result of rendering something: such as
teneta principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true
denominationan act of denominating
bulkmagnitude
raspto rub with something rough