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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| prolong | to lengthen in time : continue |
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |
| bookish | of or relating to books |
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| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
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