GRE Word List
SALINE
consisting of or containing salt
The meaning of the word saline is consisting of or containing salt.
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| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |
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| ravel | to become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray |
| personable | pleasant or amiable in person : attractive |
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| confound | to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity |
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