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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| carapace | a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab) |
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| vantage | a position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view |
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