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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| throb | to pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity |
| spartan | a native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
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| scintilla | spark |
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