GRE Word List
REMIT
to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
The meaning of the word remit is to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nurse | a person who cares for the sick or infirm |
| rip | to tear or split apart or open |
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
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| refuse | to express oneself as unwilling to accept |
| acclaim | applaud |
| revoke | to annul by recalling or taking back : rescind |
| brook | creek |
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