GRE Word List

EXTIRPATE

to destroy completely : wipe out

The meaning of the word extirpate is to destroy completely : wipe out.

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WordMeaning
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
cohortscompanion
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
conclusiveof, relating to, or being a conclusion
charydiscreetly cautious: such as
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piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
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