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
permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
preyan animal taken by a predator as food