GRE Word List
SCRAPS
fragments of discarded or leftover food
The meaning of the word scraps is fragments of discarded or leftover food.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nonplus | a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary |
| augment | to make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense |
| industrious | constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
| oculist | ophthalmologist |
| polemic | an aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another |
| urgent | calling for immediate attention : pressing |
| ruthless | having no pity : merciless |
| homespun | spun or made at home |
| scapegoat | a goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur |