GRE Word List

TREAD

to step or walk on or over

The meaning of the word tread is to step or walk on or over.

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WordMeaning
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
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spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
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relegateto send into exile : banish