GRE Word List

PALL

to lose strength or effectiveness

The meaning of the word pall is to lose strength or effectiveness.

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quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
respitea period of temporary delay
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
colandera perforated utensil for washing or draining food
aphorisma concise statement of a principle
spryable to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled