GRE Word List
GAUNT
excessively thin and angular
The meaning of the word gaunt is excessively thin and angular.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| jaded | fatigued by overwork : exhausted |
| sustain | to give support or relief to |
| slap | to strike sharply with or as if with the open hand |
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