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
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
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disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
sunderto break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
pryto look closely or inquisitively