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
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
badinageplayful repartee : banter
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
cullto select from a group : choose
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars