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

WordMeaning
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
writheto twist into coils or folds
deviouswandering
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
brochurepamphlet
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby