GRE Word List
BEHOLDEN
being under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
The meaning of the word beholden is being under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| impugn | to assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity |
| partition | the action of parting : the state of being parted : division |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| blight | a disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers) |
| unique | being the only one : sole |
| innuendo | an oblique allusion : hint |
| shudder | to tremble convulsively : shiver |
| encircle | to form a circle around : surround |
| minion | a servile dependent, follower, or underling |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |