GRE Word List
RUDDY
having a healthy reddish color
The meaning of the word ruddy is having a healthy reddish color.
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| exempt | free or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject |
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| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |
| tantamount | equivalent in value, significance, or effect |
| beeline | a straight direct course |
| irreparable | not reparable : irremediable |
| laud | praise |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |