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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dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
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luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
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pervasiveexisting in or spreading through every part of something