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 |
|---|---|
| consistency | agreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence |
| encircle | to form a circle around : surround |
| sagacious | of keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning |
| physiological | of or relating to physiology |
| lavish | expending or bestowing profusely : prodigal |
| haven | harbor |
| supercilious | coolly and patronizingly haughty |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| paramour | lover |
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |