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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WordMeaning
adjurationa solemn oath
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal
historichistorical
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
shavingthe act of one that shaves
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner