GRE Word List

START

to move suddenly and violently : spring

The meaning of the word start is to move suddenly and violently : spring.

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nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
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fruitfulyielding or producing fruit
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
craveto ask for earnestly : beg