GRE Word List

FACADE

the front of a building

The meaning of the word facade is the front of a building.

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stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
wafflea crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron
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palliddeficient in color : wan
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