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
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
serebeing dried and withered
garnishdecorate
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
noisomenoxious
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
gregarioustending to associate with others of one's kind : social