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
myriadten thousand
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
consummateextremely skilled and accomplished
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
sentinelsentry
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)