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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woea condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head