GRE Word List

MOTE

a small particle : speck

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

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WordMeaning
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
corrodeto eat away by degrees as if by gnawing
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
incorporealnot corporeal : having no material body or form
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
flashylacking in substance or flavor : insipid
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition