GRE Word List

SEQUESTER

to set apart : segregate

The meaning of the word sequester is to set apart : segregate.

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WordMeaning
resurgeto undergo a resurgence
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
flounderflatfish
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen