GRE Word List

INCRUSTATION

a crust or hard coating

The meaning of the word incrustation is a crust or hard coating.

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WordMeaning
stem_fromarise from; originate from
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
scrapsfragments of discarded or leftover food
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
pivotalof, relating to, or constituting a pivot
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
adamantunshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone