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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| conveyance | the action of conveying |
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| precis | a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts |
| supplicate | to make a humble entreaty |
| overwhelm | upset |
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