GRE Word List
RECUPERATE
to get back : regain
The meaning of the word recuperate is to get back : regain.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| glutton | one given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking |
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| attentive | mindful |
| raconteur | a person who excels in telling anecdotes |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| castrate | to deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes |
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| stipend | a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses |
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