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
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
expatriatebanish
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large
valedictoryof or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell
culminationthe action of culminating