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 |
|---|---|
| agility | the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness |
| recite | to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly |
| render | to melt down |
| formality | compliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony |
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| collateral | property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender |
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| forfeit | something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty |
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| ascendancy | governing or controlling influence : domination |