GRE Word List

RAIL

a bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier

The meaning of the word rail is a bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier.

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relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
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wanderluststrong longing for or impulse toward wandering
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