GRE Word List

TRUNCATE

to shorten by or as if by cutting off

The meaning of the word truncate is to shorten by or as if by cutting off.

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WordMeaning
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
facileeasily accomplished or attained
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction