GRE Word List
SCRUPLE
a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
The meaning of the word scruple is a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sturdy | firmly built or constituted : stout |
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| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
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| overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |
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