GRE Word List
GAUNT
excessively thin and angular
The meaning of the word gaunt is excessively thin and angular.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| diaphanous | characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through |
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| encipher | to convert (a message) into cipher |
| delve | excavate |
| impeccable | free from fault or blame : flawless |
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |
| inestimable | incapable of being estimated or computed |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| slew | a large number |