GRE Word List

PLUCK

to pull or pick off or out

The meaning of the word pluck is to pull or pick off or out.

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ethnicof or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
conducivetending to promote or assist
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
busta sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension