GRE Word List
ALCOVE
a small recessed section of a room : nook
The meaning of the word alcove is a small recessed section of a room : nook.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lateral | of or relating to the side |
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| anachronism | an error in chronology |
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