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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unbridled | unrestrained |
| disclaim | to make a disclaimer |
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| glow | to shine with or as if with an intense heat |
| agglomeration | the action or process of collecting in a mass |
| speechless | unable to speak : dumb |
| collation | a light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper |
| propound | to offer for discussion or consideration |
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| anonymity | the quality or state of being anonymous |