GRE Word List
FLAY
to strip off the skin or surface of : skin
The meaning of the word flay is to strip off the skin or surface of : skin.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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catholic | roman catholic |
sensuous | of or relating to the senses or sensible objects |
institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
hardy | bold |
feature | the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person |
inerrancy | exemption from error : infallibility |
bromide | a binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives |
trigger | a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it |
rubble | broken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building |
defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |