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
drivelnonsense
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
halfheartedlacking heart, spirit, or interest
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish