GRE Word List
ANTIQUE
existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
The meaning of the word antique is existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient.
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| dowry | the money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage |
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| expropriate | to deprive of possession or proprietary rights |
| muted | being mute : silent |
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| jumble | to move in a confused or disordered manner |
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