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.

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WordMeaning
relapsethe act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
pummelpound
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
retaliateto return like for like
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty