GRE Word List

GRUEL

a thin porridge

The meaning of the word gruel is a thin porridge.

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incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
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slackento make less active : slow up
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cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
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flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
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shoveto push along