GRE Word List

PALATE

the roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate

The meaning of the word palate is the roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate.

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WordMeaning
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
comportto be fitting : accord
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord