Difficult GRE Words - Group 8

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v. throw a shadow, or shade, over; to darken; obscure; cover with a superior influence


Spelling Word: overshadow
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v. lessen violence of disease; moderate intensity; gloss over with excuses


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a. abnormally pale; lacking intensity of color or luminousness


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n. communication by means of gesture and facial expression


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n. ancient paper made from stem of plant


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a. feeling or expressing deep regret for misdeeds


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n. quality or state of being perplexed or puzzled; complication; intricacy; entanglement; embarrassment


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a. having keen insight; mentally perceptive; astute


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v. belong; have connection with, or dependence on


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a. pervading; spread throughout every part


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