GRE Word List
PALIMPSEST
writing material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased
The meaning of the word palimpsest is writing material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| integral | essential to completeness : constituent |
| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |
| gloss | a surface luster or brightness : shine |
| phlegmatic | resembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm |
| entree | the act or manner of entering : entrance |
| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| blurt | to utter abruptly and impulsively |
| defection | conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion |
| abase | to lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem |
| inquisitive | given to examination or investigation |