GRE Word List

LATITUDE

angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as

The meaning of the word latitude is angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as.

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WordMeaning
engenderbeget
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prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
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