GRE Word List

RETRENCH

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progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
mutterto utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
belieto give a false impression of
befuddleto muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink
fervidvery hot : burning
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
alimonyan allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce