GRE Word List
PARE
to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
The meaning of the word pare is to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |
| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
| devious | wandering |
| equivocal | subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse |
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |
| brochure | pamphlet |
| clasp | a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together |
| dowdy | not neat or becoming in appearance : shabby |