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
conducivetending to promote or assist
dotagea state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
influxa coming in
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
uprightperpendicular
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of