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
alleviaterelieve
galvanicof, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity
adjurationa solemn oath
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grudgingunwilling
wardthe action or process of guarding