GRE Word List
PALL
to lose strength or effectiveness
The meaning of the word pall is to lose strength or effectiveness.
Random words
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|---|---|
| autopsy | an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease |
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| bout | a spell or period of activity: such as |
| pang | a brief piercing spasm of pain |
| saboteur | one that practices sabotage |
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| perquisite | a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages |
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| seasoned | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |