GRE Word List
LUBRICATE
to make smooth or slippery
The meaning of the word lubricate is to make smooth or slippery.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
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| egregious | conspicuous |
| confiscate | appropriated by the government : forfeited |
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