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
effusionan act of effusing
interiman intervening time : interval
seasoneda time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
potablesuitable for drinking
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
sycophanta servile self-seeking flatterer
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand