GRE Word List

KNACK

a special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach

The meaning of the word knack is a special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach.

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lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
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benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
marginalwritten or printed in the margin of a page or sheet