GRE Word List

SUCCUMB

to yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire

The meaning of the word succumb is to yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire.

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WordMeaning
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
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smudgeto make a smudge on
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
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squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point