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 |
|---|---|
| rabid | extremely violent : furious |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
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| indiscriminate | not marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment |
| gamut | the whole series of recognized musical notes |
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| dappled | marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background |
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| disgorge | to discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit |
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