GRE Word List
STOKE
to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
The meaning of the word stoke is to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| secular | of or relating to the worldly or temporal |
| regime | regimen |
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| plaudit | an act or round of applause |
| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |
| intrude | to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome |
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| cubicle | a sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room |
| stentorian | extremely loud |