GRE Word List

BIENNIAL

occurring every two years

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

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WordMeaning
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
astronomicalof or relating to astronomy
acmethe highest point or stage
uninhibitedfree from inhibition
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
deputizeto appoint as deputy
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
concavehollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl
husbanda male partner in a marriage