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 |
|---|---|
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| ligneous | of or resembling wood |
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| disingenuous | lacking in candor |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
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| narrative | something that is narrated : story |
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