GRE Word List
GLOSSARY
a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings
The meaning of the word glossary is a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| atypical | not typical : irregular |
| calumny | a misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation |
| sidetrack | siding |
| stigma | a mark of shame or discredit : stain |
| impinge | encroach |
| patronize | to act as patron of : provide aid or support for |
| exceptionable | being likely to cause objection : objectionable |
| dregs | sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate |
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |