GRE Word List
RANKLE
to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
The meaning of the word rankle is to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness.
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| elicit | to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response) |
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| shudder | to tremble convulsively : shiver |
| vitreous | resembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| duration | continuance in time |
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