GRE Word List

SCAD

any of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)

The meaning of the word scad is any of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus).

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bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
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wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
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pivotalof, relating to, or constituting a pivot