GRE Word List
METTLE
vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
The meaning of the word mettle is vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| thrifty | given to or marked by economy and good management |
| dwindle | to become steadily less : shrink |
| interpolate | to alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter |
| indigent | suffering from extreme poverty : impoverished |
| miscreant | unbelieving |
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