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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sheer | unqualified |
| insightful | exhibiting or characterized by insight |
| adage | a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation |
| waffle | a crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron |
| arcane | known or knowable only to a few people : secret |
| mandatory | required by a law or rule : obligatory |
| perquisite | a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages |
| alimony | an allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce |
| implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |
| brim | an upper or outer margin : verge |