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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parryto ward off a weapon or blow
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corrugatedhaving corrugations
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hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
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imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence