GRE Word List

EXTRICATE

to free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty

The meaning of the word extricate is to free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty.

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grotesquea style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature
depositiona testifying especially before a court
pseudonyma fictitious name
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
renderto melt down