GRE Word List
TRUNK
the main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
The meaning of the word trunk is the main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots.
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| squander | to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate |
| cantata | a composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment |
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| ruthless | having no pity : merciless |
| gape | to open the mouth wide |
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