GRE Word List

SLEDGE

sledgehammer

The meaning of the word sledge is sledgehammer.

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WordMeaning
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
argotthe language used by a particular type or group of people : an often more or less secret vocabulary and idiom peculiar to a particular group
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
direexciting horror
dominaterule
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
unsavoryinsipid
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
submergeto put under water