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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tenure | the act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office) |
| prattle | prate |
| duration | continuance in time |
| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |
| ingenious | having or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving |
| agenda | a list or outline of things to be considered or done |
| synthetic | relating to or involving synthesis : not analytic |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| revulsion | a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal |
| cacophonous | marked by cacophony : harsh-sounding |