GRE Word List
AMICABLE
characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
The meaning of the word amicable is characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| attrition | sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God |
| incessant | continuing or following without interruption : unceasing |
| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |
| betoken | to typify beforehand : presage |
| wring | to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| sporadic | occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances |
| contention | a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument |
| mute | unable to speak : lacking the power of speech |
| carousal | a wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse |