GRE Word List
PRATE
to talk long and idly : chatter
The meaning of the word prate is to talk long and idly : chatter.
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|---|---|
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| embryonic | of or relating to an embryo |
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| gobble | to swallow or eat greedily |
| lithe | easily bent or flexed |
| dally | to act playfully |
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| judicious | having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment |