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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WordMeaning
ephemerallasting a very short time
fiascoa complete failure
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pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
amiablefriendly, sociable, and congenial
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
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