GRE Word List

BETROTH

to promise to marry

The meaning of the word betroth is to promise to marry.

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WordMeaning
morticianundertaker
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
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mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
procurementthe act or process of procuring
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
wadeto step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
reparablecapable of being repaired