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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| empirical | originating in or based on observation or experience |
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| tart | agreeably sharp or acid to the taste |
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| sow | an adult female swine |
| surly | menacing or threatening in appearance |
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