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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mawkish | lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste |
| extemporaneous | composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu |
| collected | gathered together |
| mesmerize | to subject to mesmerism |
| lag | one that lags or is last |
| pugilist | fighter |
| contest | strive |
| equity | justice according to natural law or right |
| dissertation | an extended usually written treatment of a subject |
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