GRE Word List
FACET
any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
The meaning of the word facet is any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration).
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cartographer | one that makes maps |
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| hummock | a rounded knoll or hillock |
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