GRE Word List
SURROGATE
one appointed to act in place of another : deputy
The meaning of the word surrogate is one appointed to act in place of another : deputy.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| palpable | capable of being touched or felt : tangible |
| flicker | to move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter |
| flourish | to grow luxuriantly : thrive |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| forerunner | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| indissoluble | not dissoluble |
| tendentious | marked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased |
| disheveled | marked by disorder or disarray |
| brooch | an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck |