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 |
|---|---|
| agitate | to excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| mystic | mystical |
| inscrutable | not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious |
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| egotistical | characterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance |
| betray | to lead astray |
| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
| effervescence | the property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing |
| squander | to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate |