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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| churlish | of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar |
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| crevice | a narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure |
| dilettante | a person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler |
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| perfunctory | characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical |
| witless | destitute of wit or understanding : foolish |
| document | proof |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious |