GRE Word List

ADJUNCT

something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it

The meaning of the word adjunct is something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it.

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WordMeaning
bookishof or relating to books
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
bacchanaliana Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
arbitera person with power to decide a dispute : judge
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement