GRE Word List

PERUSE

to examine or consider with attention and in detail : study

The meaning of the word peruse is to examine or consider with attention and in detail : study.

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deliriuman acute (see acute
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
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maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously
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gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
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desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
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