GRE Word List

LOUT

to bow in respect

The meaning of the word lout is to bow in respect.

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contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
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taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
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