GRE Word List
NIP
to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
The meaning of the word nip is to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| pseudonym | a fictitious name |
| progenitor | an ancestor in the direct line : forefather |
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| proviso | an article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition |
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