GRE Word List
JAUNT
a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
The meaning of the word jaunt is a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure.
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|---|---|
| raspy | harsh |
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| pall | to lose strength or effectiveness |
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| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| stagnant | not flowing in a current or stream |
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