GRE Word List
STINK
to emit a strong offensive odor
The meaning of the word stink is to emit a strong offensive odor.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| evasive | tending or intended to evade : equivocal |
| compelling | that compels: such as |
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| recite | to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| paraphrase | a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form |
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| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |