GRE Word List

PRIVY

private

The meaning of the word privy is private.

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WordMeaning
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
wrytwist
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
garishclothed in vivid colors
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
demurto take exception : object
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
hermitagethe habitation of a hermit