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
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
gibberishunintelligible or meaningless language:
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
malleablecapable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature