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
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
bulwarka solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
seemlygood-looking
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary