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
heedto pay attention
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
flashylacking in substance or flavor : insipid
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind