GRE Word List
REPERCUSSION
reflection
The meaning of the word repercussion is reflection.
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|---|---|
| incredulity | the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief |
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| languish | to be or become feeble, weak, or enervated |
| contusion | injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise |
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| refectory | a dining hall (as in a monastery or college) |
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