GRE Word List
TAN
to make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun
The meaning of the word tan is to make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| totter | to move unsteadily : stagger |
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| hubbub | noise |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| talon | the claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey |
| beneficiary | a person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something |
| strident | characterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound |
| opalescent | reflecting an iridescent light |
| collation | a light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper |