Difficult GRE Words - Group 11

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v. cut off the oxygen supply of


Spelling Word: strangle
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v. divide into classes; form, arrange, or deposit in layers


Spelling Word: stratify
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v. oversee with power of direction; take care of with authority; supervise


Spelling Word: superintend
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v. replace; usurp; displace and substitute for another


Spelling Word: supplant
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n. claw of a bird of prey; part of lock that key presses to shoot bolt


Spelling Word: talon
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n. a heavy textile with a woven design


Spelling Word: tapestry
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n. boldness; rashness; foolhardy disregard of danger


Spelling Word: temerity
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n. opinion, doctrine, or principle held as being true by person or organization


Spelling Word: tenet
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n. remedy against poison; writing or music that is excessively sweet and sentimental; pale cane syrup


Spelling Word: treacle
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a. forceful, effective, and vigorous; sharp or keen


Spelling Word: trenchant