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 |
|---|---|
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| sanguinary | bloodthirsty |
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| superannuated | outmoded |
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| polyglot | one who is polyglot |
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