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.

Random words

WordMeaning
categoricalabsolute
gerontocracyrule by elders
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
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contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class
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jovialcharacterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself