GRE Word List
FORSAKE
to renounce or turn away from entirely
The meaning of the word forsake is to renounce or turn away from entirely.
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| motto | a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use |
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| bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |
| premonitory | giving warning |
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