GRE Word List

PLAIT

pleat

The meaning of the word plait is pleat.

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quipa clever usually taunting remark : gibe
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
brinkedge
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
anodyneserving to alleviate pain
clapperone that claps: such as