GRE Word List
THRESH
to separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically
The meaning of the word thresh is to separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically.
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| dismember | to cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of |
| swerve | to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate |
| oust | to remove from or dispossess of property or position by legal action, by force, or by the compulsion of necessity |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| podium | a low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as |
| supposititious | fraudulently substituted : spurious |
| longevity | a long duration of individual life |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
| exclaim | to cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion |