GRE Word List
PLUMB
a lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
The meaning of the word plumb is a lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| obliterate | to remove utterly from recognition or memory |
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