GRE Word List

MARGIN

the part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter

The meaning of the word margin is the part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter.

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WordMeaning
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
guisea form or style of dress : costume
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form
probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
militateto have weight or effect
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop