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.
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wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
truncate | to shorten by or as if by cutting off |
nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |
brawl | to quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle |
beset | to set or stud with or as if with ornaments |
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rousing | giving rise to excitement : stirring |
rivulet | a small stream |
opportunist | one that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism |
malediction | curse |