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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WordMeaning
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
sparseof few and scattered elements
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
thronga multitude of assembled persons
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
dankunpleasantly moist or wet
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil