GRE Word List
KINDLE
to start (a fire) burning : light
The meaning of the word kindle is to start (a fire) burning : light.
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| renegade | a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another |
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| touchstone | a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis |
| apprehensive | viewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future |
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| tightwad | a close or miserly person |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
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| extrude | to force, press, or push out |