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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WordMeaning
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
abjureto renounce upon oath
accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit
appellationan identifying name or title : designation
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation