GRE Word List

ABSTRACT

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compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
fiascoa complete failure
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
husbanda male partner in a marriage
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
collagean artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess