GRE Word List
NOOSE
a loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
The meaning of the word noose is a loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| avarice | excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness |
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