GRE Word List

GROUCH

a fit of bad temper

The meaning of the word grouch is a fit of bad temper.

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outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
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excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
indemnifyto secure against hurt, loss, or damage
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
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hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument