GRE Word List

BIENNIAL

occurring every two years

The meaning of the word biennial is occurring every two years.

Random words

WordMeaning
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
palettea thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on
dioramaa scenic representation in which a partly translucent painting is seen from a distance through an opening
ariaair
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
sobernot intoxicated
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
bacchanalorgy
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
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