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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ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
gistessence; main point; substance
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defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
raspyharsh
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
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indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
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