GRE Word List
HULL
the outer covering of a fruit or seed
The meaning of the word hull is the outer covering of a fruit or seed.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |
| verbatim | in the exact words : word for word |
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