GRE Word List

EXCORIATE

to wear off the skin of : abrade

The meaning of the word excoriate is to wear off the skin of : abrade.

Random words

WordMeaning
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
equilibriuma state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
transpireto take place : go on
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
inestimableincapable of being estimated or computed
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion