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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WordMeaning
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
retributionrecompense
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
raffleto engage in a raffle
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another