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 |
|---|---|
| martial | of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior |
| impolitic | not politic : unwise |
| riveting | having the power to fix the attention : engrossing |
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| lumen | the cavity of a tubular organ or part |
| superimpose | to place or lay over or above something |
| depose | to remove from a throne or other high position |
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| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
| miscreant | unbelieving |