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
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
impoverishto make poor
integralessential to completeness : constituent
avowto declare assuredly
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
queryquestion
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
insuperableincapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved