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
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
slougha place of deep mud or mire
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd