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GRE words
GRE words to remember
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Language - English
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07/12/2009

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Term
Sabotage
Definition
destroy property or hinder normal operations; "The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war",
sabotaging yourself from the real exam
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Hinder
Definition
obstruct: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother hindered him at every turn"
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At every turn
Definition
In every place; at every moment.
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Over and Out
Definition
supposedly meaning "transmission over," a conflation of phrases used in voice procedure -
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Layaway
Definition
A service whereby, once a deposit has been paid, the seller will keep an item for an agreed period of time during which the balance is paid by instalments
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Caress
Definition
touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner; "He caressed her face"; "They fondled in the back seat of the taxi"
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Retaliate
Definition
revenge: take revenge for a perceived wrong; "He wants to avenge the murder of his brother"
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Forsake
Definition
to reject, deny, to abandon to give up
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With any luck
Definition
Normally means that you are certain about sth. "with any luck you will be able to run this program" means that you 95% will be able to run that
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