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
anarchyabsence of government
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
smughighly self-satisfied
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
religiousrelating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity