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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glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
cosmicof or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone
raspyharsh
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
anestheticof, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
solventable to pay all legal debts