GRE Word List
MANGY
affected with or resulting from mange
The meaning of the word mangy is affected with or resulting from mange.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| irony | the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning |
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| fusillade | a number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession |
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