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 |
|---|---|
| episodic | made up of separate especially loosely connected episodes |
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| minutiae | a minute or minor detail |
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| boor | peasant |
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| compound | something formed by a union of elements or parts |
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