GRE Word List
SLICK
having a smooth surface : slippery
The meaning of the word slick is having a smooth surface : slippery.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| insurgent | a person who revolts against civil authority or an established government |
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| swill | wash |
| claustrophobia | abnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces |
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
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| adjuration | a solemn oath |