GRE Word List
LIMP
to walk lamely
The meaning of the word limp is to walk lamely.
Random words
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|---|---|
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| pinnacle | an upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |
| obliterate | to remove utterly from recognition or memory |
| oracular | resembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery) |
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