GRE Word List
SNIP
a small piece that is snipped off
The meaning of the word snip is a small piece that is snipped off.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
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| fulcrum | prop |
| jargon | the technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group |
| implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |
| graphite | a soft black lustrous form of carbon that conducts electricity and is used in lead pencils and electrolytic anodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors |
| orator | one who delivers an oration |
| supernumerary | exceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number |
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| scaffold | a temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground |