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 |
|---|---|
| affluence | abundance of property : wealth |
| fractious | tending to be troublesome : unruly |
| automaton | a mechanism that is relatively self-operating |
| bane | a source of harm or ruin : curse |
| viper | a common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans |
| disparity | a noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity |
| anneal | to heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle |
| slack | not using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent |
| retrieve | to locate and bring in (killed or wounded game) |
| evenhanded | fair |