GRE Word List
OUTSTRIP
to go faster or farther than
The meaning of the word outstrip is to go faster or farther than.
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| ordination | the act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained |
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| mischief | a specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent |
| preeminent | having paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding |
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| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |
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| inopportune | inconvenient |
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