GRE Word List

STUMP

the basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed

The meaning of the word stump is the basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed.

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diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
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withholdto hold back from action : check
gistessence; main point; substance
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
elucidateto make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal