GRE Word List

RAKE

an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground

The meaning of the word rake is an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground.

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WordMeaning
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
evoketo call forth or up: such as
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body
implicationsomething implied: such as
incoherentlacking coherence: such as
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
septicof, relating to, or causing putrefaction