GRE Word List
OUTSKIRTS
a part remote from the center : border
The meaning of the word outskirts is a part remote from the center : border.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| commiserate | to feel or express sympathy : condole |
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| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| rout | a state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat |
| espionage | the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company |
| beeline | a straight direct course |
| novice | a person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community |
| brook | creek |
| appraise | to set a value on : to estimate the amount of |
| surly | menacing or threatening in appearance |