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
vulnerablecapable of being physically or emotionally wounded
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probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
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ravenousrapacious
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titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production