Difficult GRE Words - Group 10

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n. metallic pin with a head, used for uniting two plates or pieces of material together

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v. put to disorderly flight or retreat; drive out; cause to flee; defeat overwhelmingly

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n. release or discharge of bombs or firearms; forceful verbal or written assault

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a. disdainful or ironically humorous; cynical; scornful and mocking

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a. mocking; exposing human folly to ridicule

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v. walk at a leisurely pace; stroll

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v. run with speed; run or move in a quick, hurried manner; hasten away

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v. hunt through discarded materials for usable items; search, especially for food

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n. pleasure in another person's misfortune

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n. act of seceding; withdrawal; withdrawal of 11 Southern states from the Union