GRE Word List

RECUPERATE

to get back : regain

The meaning of the word recuperate is to get back : regain.

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WordMeaning
amendto put right
askewout of line : at an angle
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
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infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
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carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs