GRE Word List

FRICTION

the rubbing of one body against another

The meaning of the word friction is the rubbing of one body against another.

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resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
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cremateto subject to cremation
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impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
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sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
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