GRE Word List

PARCHMENT

the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on

The meaning of the word parchment is the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on.

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venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
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filingan act or instance of using a file
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expertisethe skill of an expert
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully