GRE Word List

SUPPLE

compliant often to the point of obsequiousness

The meaning of the word supple is compliant often to the point of obsequiousness.

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WordMeaning
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
amphibianan amphibious organism
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
reckoncount
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
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demolitionthe act of demolishing
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