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
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
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posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
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culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
wafflea crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron
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