GRE Word List

PERFORATE

to make a hole through

The meaning of the word perforate is to make a hole through.

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exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
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trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
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earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
distantseparated in space : away