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.

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WordMeaning
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
piquantengagingly provocative
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
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parryto ward off a weapon or blow
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful