Except
easyik-SEPT
preposition
Definition
Not including; other than; to exclude
Examples
“Everyone attended except the chairman.”
“The museum is open daily except Mondays.”
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GRE Tip
Except is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "excluding" or "omitting" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "including".
Related GRE Words
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Clear, logical, and convincing
refute
To prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false
coherent
Logical and consistent; able to speak clearly and logically
fallacious
Based on a mistaken belief or unsound argument
specious
Superficially plausible but actually wrong; misleading
plausible
Seeming reasonable or probable; credible and deserving of belief
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