GRE Word List

ACTUARY

clerk

The meaning of the word actuary is clerk.

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quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
forteone's strong point
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury