GRE Word List

PILFER

steal

The meaning of the word pilfer is steal.

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WordMeaning
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
stalematea drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
insubstantialnot substantial: such as