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
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
reciprocateto give and take mutually
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
nauseouscausing nausea or disgust : nauseating
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
statutoryof or relating to statutes