GRE Word List
IRATE
roused to ire
The meaning of the word irate is roused to ire.
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ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
infest | to spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner |
healthy | enjoying good health |
bowdlerize | to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar |
antiquated | outmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted |
elusive | tending to elude: such as |
brood | the young of an animal or a family of young |
supererogatory | observed or performed to an extent not enjoined or required |
whinny | to neigh especially in a low or gentle way |
sodden | dull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages |