GRE Word List
LAP
a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
The meaning of the word lap is a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scabbard | a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet |
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| tread | to step or walk on or over |
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| brittle | easily broken, cracked, or snapped |