GRE Word List

HEADLONG

headfirst

The meaning of the word headlong is headfirst.

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exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
noisomenoxious
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
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