GRE Word List

PORE

to gaze intently

The meaning of the word pore is to gaze intently.

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palettea thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
savanta person of learning
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion