GRE Word List

TANNER

one that tans hides

The meaning of the word tanner is one that tans hides.

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uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
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salineconsisting of or containing salt
extantcurrently or actually existing
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
squashto press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
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