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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institutesomething that is instituted: such as
herbivorousfeeding on plants
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effigyan image or representation especially of a person
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rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
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