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 |
|---|---|
| incinerate | to cause to burn to ashes |
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| relapse | the act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding |
| clout | a piece of cloth or leather : rag |
| purveyor | one that purveys |
| importune | to press or urge with troublesome persistence |
| sodden | dull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages |
| pinnace | a light sailing ship |
| deleterious | harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way |
| suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |