GRE Word List
FLAY
strip off skin; plunder; remove the skin from; criticize harshly
The meaning of the word flay is strip off skin; plunder; remove the skin from; criticize harshly.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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assail | assault |
constituency | voters represented by an elected official; district so represented; group of supporters (or constituents) |
headfirst | moving with the head leading; headlong |
accessory | additional object; useful but not essential thing |
insinuate | hint; imply; suggest indirectly; creep in; introduce or insert (oneself) by artful means; Ex. insinuate himself into the boss's favor; CF. ingratiate |
dupe | someone easily fooled or deceived; V: deceive |
diverse | differing in some characteristics (from each other); various; N. diversity: variety; dissimilitude; lack of resemblance |
discompose | disturb the composure of; confuse |
mingle | mix together in close association |
morgue | mortuary; place where bodies are kept before burial or cremation |