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
stippleto engrave by means of dots and flicks
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antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
pursea small bag for money
machiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
junkettrip
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
thronga multitude of assembled persons