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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briman upper or outer margin : verge
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
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explicateto give a detailed explanation of
overseesurvey
genuflectto bend the knee