GRE Word List

COVENANT

a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact

The meaning of the word covenant is a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact.

Random words

WordMeaning
upshotthe final result : outcome
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
prosodythe study of versification
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy