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 |
|---|---|
| addiction | a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted |
| monochrome | a painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue |
| igneous | formed by solidification of magma |
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |
| hide | to put out of sight : secrete |
| potentate | ruler |
| bedraggle | to wet thoroughly |
| modulate | to tune to a key or pitch |
| extrinsic | not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous |
| fleece | the coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep) |