GRE Word List

PALLET

a straw-filled tick or mattress

The meaning of the word pallet is a straw-filled tick or mattress.

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WordMeaning
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
contagiona contagious disease
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
riftfissure
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
collateto compare critically
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin