GRE Word List
HOMESPUN
spun or made at home
The meaning of the word homespun is spun or made at home.
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| dais | a raised platform (as in a hall or large room) |
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| intrinsic | belonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing |
| manifestation | the act, process, or an instance of manifesting |
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| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
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| dissonance | lack of agreement |