GRE Word List

MOLLYCODDLE

to treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention

The meaning of the word mollycoddle is to treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention.

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legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
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truculencethe quality or state of being truculent
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undulatinghaving a wavy surface, edge, or markings
pitfalltrap
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bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar