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
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
dappledmarked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
growlrumble
extricateto free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty
conglomerationthe act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated