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GRE Word List # GRE/M148

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Explanation of renege (verb)
forms: reneged; reneged; reneging

fail to fulfill a promise or obligation; renegue on; go back on



   
Explanation of complement (verb)
make complete or perfect



   
Explanation of quell (verb)
forms: quelled; quelled; quelling

overcome or allay; appease



   
Explanation of preen (verb)
forms: preened; preened; preening

dress or groom with elaborate care; plume; dress



   
Explanation of extenuate (verb)
forms: extenuated; extenuated; extenuating

reduce the seriousness of



   
Explanation of flay (verb)
forms: flayed; flayed; flaying

strip the skin off



   
Explanation of quarry (verb)
forms: quarried; quarried; quarrying

hew; chisel; dig; excavate



   
Explanation of prattle (verb)
forms: prattled; prattled; prattling

speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly; blab; gibber; blabber; gabble



   
Explanation of extort (verb)
forms: extorted; extorted; extorting

obtain (money, information, etc.) through threat or intimidation



   
Explanation of bedaze (verb)
overcome as with astonishment or disbelief



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