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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| satire | a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn |
| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| effective | producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect |
| barterer | to trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
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| demur | to take exception : object |