GRE Word List

ARREARS

the state of being behind in the discharge of obligations

The meaning of the word arrears is the state of being behind in the discharge of obligations.

Random words

WordMeaning
stanzaa division of a poem consisting of a series of lines arranged together in a usually recurring pattern of meter and rhyme : strophe
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
piedof two or more colors in blotches
multilingualof, having, or expressed in several languages
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
groovea long narrow channel or depression
savanta person of learning
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations