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.

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WordMeaning
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
indenturea document or a section of a document that is indented
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
natationthe action or art of swimming
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
affirmationthe act of affirming
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action