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
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
encircleto form a circle around : surround
parochialof or relating to a church parish
mongrelan individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed