GRE Word List

AMBIENCE

a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere

The meaning of the word ambience is a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere.

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WordMeaning
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
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sleightdeceitful craftiness
savanta person of learning
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avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
lineagedescent in a line from a common progenitor