GRE Word List
ZEST
a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
The meaning of the word zest is a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring.
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| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| immobility | not moving : motionless |
| contortions | to twist in a violent manner |
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
| fray | a usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute |
| uxorious | excessively fond of or submissive to a wife |
| disinclination | a preference for avoiding something : slight aversion |
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |
| choleric | easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered |
| rampart | a protective barrier : bulwark |