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
labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
surmountto prevail over : overcome
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
blanchto take the color out of
minusculevery small
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
delusivelikely to delude
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
scrappyconsisting of scraps