GRE Word List

VYING

contending; to strive for superiority

The meaning of the word vying is contending; to strive for superiority.

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aspirantone who aspires
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mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
dissimulateto hide under a false appearance