GRE Word List

SEQUESTER

to set apart : segregate

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

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WordMeaning
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
razeto destroy to the ground : demolish
museto become absorbed in thought
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania