GRE Word List

TOSS

to throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk

The meaning of the word toss is to throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk.

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ostensibleintended for display : open to view
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primordialfirst created or developed : primeval