GRE Word List
SERPENTINE
of or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
The meaning of the word serpentine is of or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement).
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
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| decadence | the process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent |
| graduate | to receive an academic degree or diploma |
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| relegate | to send into exile : banish |
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| striated | marked with striations or striae |
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