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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a. of nature of palace, as in spaciousness or ornateness


Spelling Word: palatial
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n. communication by means of gesture and facial expression


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v. burn surface of; roast over fire, as dry grain; dry to extremity


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n. green crust on old bronze works; tone slowly taken by varnished painting


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n. slight offense; small sin or fault


Spelling Word: peccadillo
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a. transparent; limpid; easy to understand


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n. extreme poverty; lack of something; barrenness; insufficiency


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n. act of violating faith or allegiance; violation of a promise or vow, or of trust reposed; faithlessness; treachery


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n. form, appearance, or belongings of a person; external appearance, stature, figure, air


Spelling Word: personage