GRE Word List
OBLITERATE
to remove utterly from recognition or memory
The meaning of the word obliterate is to remove utterly from recognition or memory.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gnarl | snarl |
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| gambit | a chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position |
| confidential | marked by intimacy or willingness to confide |
| tantamount | equivalent in value, significance, or effect |
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