GRE Word List

BESET

to set or stud with or as if with ornaments

The meaning of the word beset is to set or stud with or as if with ornaments.

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numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
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growlrumble
chaplaina clergyman in charge of a chapel
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putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something