GRE Word List

SPECK

a small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay

The meaning of the word speck is a small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay.

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WordMeaning
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
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abstrusedifficult to comprehend : recondite
sublimatesublime
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
fortuitousoccurring by chance
apparentopen to view : visible
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