GRE Word List

RUBBLE

broken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building

The meaning of the word rubble is broken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building.

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WordMeaning
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
apprehendarrest
rusea wily subterfuge
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
dodderingfeeble