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 |
|---|---|
| elliptical | of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
| egotism | excessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun |
| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
| renege | to go back on a promise or commitment |
| fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |
| reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |
| taunt | to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at |
| amok | an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures |