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
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
diademcrown
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy
testyeasily annoyed : irritable
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness