GRE Word List
RIP
to tear or split apart or open
The meaning of the word rip is to tear or split apart or open.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
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| elastic | capable of recovering size and shape after deformation |
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| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
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