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.

Random words

WordMeaning
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
elusivetending to elude: such as
exegesisexposition
potentialexisting in possibility : capable of development into actuality
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
pluckto pull or pick off or out
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring