GRE Word List

BETROTH

to promise to marry

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

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bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
encompassinclude
sticklerone who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something
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diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
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