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 |
|---|---|
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
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| broach | brooch |
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| obsequious | marked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness |
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| alias | otherwise called : otherwise known as |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
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| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |