GRE Word List

GRUEL

a thin porridge

The meaning of the word gruel is a thin porridge.

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WordMeaning
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
ferventvery hot : glowing
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imprecationcurse
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
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recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
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