GRE Word List

MEDDLESOME

given to meddling

The meaning of the word meddlesome is given to meddling.

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creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
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ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
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