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 |
|---|---|
| bugaboo | an imaginary object of fear |
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| traduce | to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation |
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