GRE Word List

WINDFALL

something (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind

The meaning of the word windfall is something (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind.

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WordMeaning
stem_fromarise from; originate from
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pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
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dissipateto break up and drive off
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect