GRE Word List

FOIBLE

the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point

The meaning of the word foible is the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point.

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WordMeaning
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
multilingualof, having, or expressed in several languages
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
repletefully or abundantly provided or filled
filialof, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
corpusclea minute particle