Difficult GRE Words - Group 10

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a. capable of being revoked; as, a revocable edict or grant; a revocable covenant.


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n. small brook or stream; streamlet


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a. having a chestnut, bay, or sorrel coat thickly sprinkled with white or gray; said of a horse


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n. crewed or uncrewed vehicle, used especially in exploring planet or stars; pirate vessel


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n. scholar; man of learning or science; one eminent for learning


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


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


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a. not specifically relating to religion or to a religious body


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n. leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe; islamic religious clergy


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n. well-paid position with little responsibility


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