GRE Word List
SCRAP
small bit or fragment; discarded waste material; fight; Ex. a scrap of paper/cloth; V: break into parts for disposal; discard as worthless; fight; quarrel
The meaning of the word scrap is small bit or fragment; discarded waste material; fight; Ex. a scrap of paper/cloth; V: break into parts for disposal; discard as worthless; fight; quarrel.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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abnegation | renunciation; self-sacrifice; self-abnegation |
sanctuary | place of refuge; shelter; shrine; holy place; Ex. The outlaw was granted sanctuary in the church. |
inestimable | impossible to estimate; (apprec) invaluable; of immeasurable worth |
inalienable | not to be taken away; nontransferable; Ex. inalienable rights |
entomology | study of insects |
toxic | poisonous; N. toxicity |
calculated | deliberately planned; likely |
swagger | walk or behave with an over-confident manner |
jeopardize | endanger; imperil; put at risk; N. jeopardy: danger |
exquisite | delicate; very finely made; extremely beautiful; Ex. exquisite piece of jewelry |