GRE Word List

GALE

a strong current of air:

The meaning of the word gale is a strong current of air:.

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WordMeaning
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checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
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subalternparticular with reference to a related universal proposition
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
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