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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WordMeaning
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
mutedbeing mute : silent
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
composta mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land
codifyto reduce to a code