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
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
mysticmystical
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
betrayto lead astray
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate