GRE Word List

MOTE

a small particle : speck

The meaning of the word mote is a small particle : speck.

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WordMeaning
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
disfigureto impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
overseesurvey
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar