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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WordMeaning
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
eonan immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age
rotundmarked by roundness : rounded
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
obduratestubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
gibeto utter taunting words