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
abateto decrease in force or intensity
baubletrinket
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
marginthe part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
capacitylegal competency (see competence
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
provincialthe superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby