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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ape | any of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon) |
| augment | to make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense |
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |
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| renege | to go back on a promise or commitment |
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| quietude | a quiet state : repose |