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
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
indenturea document or a section of a document that is indented
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
boisterousnoisily turbulent : rowdy
carefreefree from care: such as
meandera winding path or course
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
adventthe period beginning four Sundays before Christmas and observed by some Christians as a season of prayer and fasting
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route