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.
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| revoke | to annul by recalling or taking back : rescind |
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| whittle | a large knife |
| sensuous | of or relating to the senses or sensible objects |
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