GRE Word List

GRUFF

rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect

The meaning of the word gruff is rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect.

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inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
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pendingduring
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precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
raffleto engage in a raffle
hypochondriachypochondriacal
honeto sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
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