GRE Word List

RARE

seldom occurring or found : uncommon

The meaning of the word rare is seldom occurring or found : uncommon.

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WordMeaning
genealogyan account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms
subterfugedeception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
providentfrugal
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
jibeto be in accord : agree
igneousformed by solidification of magma
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext