GRE Word List
ACKNOWLEDGE
to recognize the rights, authority, or status of
The meaning of the word acknowledge is to recognize the rights, authority, or status of.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bombardment | a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones |
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