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
expatriatebanish
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
underhandin a clandestine manner
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
gleama transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light
smotherto kill by depriving of air
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
maledictioncurse