GRE Word List

ACTUARY

clerk

The meaning of the word actuary is clerk.

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exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition
hovelan open shed or shelter
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
daubto cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
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anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind