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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WordMeaning
precipitantprecipitate
sparenot being used
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
inestimableincapable of being estimated or computed
manumitto release from slavery
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound