GRE Word List

REBATE

to reduce the force or activity of : diminish

The meaning of the word rebate is to reduce the force or activity of : diminish.

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preamblean introductory statement
pertsaucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured
tomebook
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
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conceitfavorable opinion
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