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 |
|---|---|
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| tyranny | oppressive power |
| nonplus | a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary |
| ruddy | having a healthy reddish color |
| prop | something that props or sustains : support |
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| demise | death |