GRE Word List

THESPIAN

actor

The meaning of the word thespian is actor.

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immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
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occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
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shirkto go stealthily : sneak
wantonmerciless