GRE Word List

STIPPLE

to engrave by means of dots and flicks

The meaning of the word stipple is to engrave by means of dots and flicks.

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entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
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extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
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bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
seemlygood-looking
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