GRE Word List
TRIM
to remove by or as if by cutting
The meaning of the word trim is to remove by or as if by cutting.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| antithesis | the direct opposite |
| comport | to be fitting : accord |
| expletive | a syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense |
| dissemble | to hide under a false appearance |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| mace | an aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg |
| arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |
| rarefied | being less dense |
| striated | marked with striations or striae |
| pediatrician | a specialist in pediatrics |