GRE Word List

AMENITIES

something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment

The meaning of the word amenities is something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment.

Random words

WordMeaning
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
sleightdeceitful craftiness
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
anachronisman error in chronology
encircleto form a circle around : surround
adulterateto corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration