GRE Word List

FALLIBLE

liable to be erroneous

The meaning of the word fallible is liable to be erroneous.

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feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
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glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
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tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit