GRE Word List
REMONSTRATE
to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
The meaning of the word remonstrate is to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |
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| nomadic | of, relating to, or characteristic of nomads |
| refectory | a dining hall (as in a monastery or college) |
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