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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judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
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tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
onslaughtan especially fierce attack
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
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resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource