GRE Word List

TOGA

the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome

The meaning of the word toga is the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome.

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WordMeaning
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
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ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
impetusa driving force : impulse
maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously
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requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
assayto analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components
nauseateto become affected with nausea