GRE Word List
SHADE
comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
The meaning of the word shade is comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
| languid | drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak |
| acetic | vinegary |
| disinclination | a preference for avoiding something : slight aversion |
| eddy | a current of water or air running contrary to the main current |
| lucrative | producing wealth : profitable |
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| bolster | a long pillow or cushion |
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| erode | to diminish or destroy by degrees: |