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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WordMeaning
randoma haphazard course
inroadan advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
disingenuouslacking in candor