GRE Word List
BIENNIAL
occurring every two years
The meaning of the word biennial is occurring every two years.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| clarion | a medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones |
| zenith | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration |
| ford | a shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading |
| deference | respect and esteem due a superior or an elder |
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |
| velocity | quickness of motion : speed |
| recidivism | a tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior |
| cleft | a space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure |
| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
| sensuous | of or relating to the senses or sensible objects |