GRE Word List
PERPETRATE
to bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
The meaning of the word perpetrate is to bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| grotto | cave |
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| jest | a joking or mocking remark |
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| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |