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GRE DEFINITIONS CRINGE TO DAPP
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05/06/2006

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cringe
Definition
v. shrink back, as if in fear.
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criteria
Definition
N. PL. standards used in judging.
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crone
Definition
N. hag.
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crotchety
Definition
ADJ. eccentric; whimsical.
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crux
Definition
N. essential or main point.
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crypt
Definition
N. secret recess or vault usually used for burial.
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cryptic
Definition
ADJ. mysterious; hidden; secret.
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cubicle
Definition
N. small chamber used for sleeping.
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cuisine
Definition
N. style Of cooking.
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culinary
Definition
ADJ. relating to cooking.
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cull
Definition
v. pick out; reject.
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culmination
Definition
N. attainment of highest point.
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culpable
Definition
ADJ. deserving blame.
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culvert
Definition
n. artificial channel for water.
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cumbersome
Definition
ADJ. heavy; hard to manage.
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cumulative
Definition
ADJ. growing by addition.
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cupidity
Definition
N. greed.
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curator
Definition
N. superintendent; manager.
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curmudgeon
Definition
N. churlish, miserly individual.
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cursive
Definition
ADJ. flowing, running
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cursory
Definition
ADJ. casual; hastily done.
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curtail
Definition
v. shorten; reduce.
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cynical
Definition
ADJ. skeptical or distrustful of human motives.
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cynosure
Definition
N. object of general attention.
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dabble
Definition
v. work at in a nonserious fashion; splash around.
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dais
Definition
N. haled platform for guests of honor.
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dally
Definition
v. trifle with; procrastinate.
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damp
Definition
v. lessen in intensity; diminish; mute.
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dank
Definition
ADJ damp
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dapper
Definition
ADJ. neat and trim.
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