GRE Word List

BENISON

blessing

The meaning of the word benison is blessing.

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unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
sunderto break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space