GRE Word List

BIENNIAL

occurring every two years

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

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numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
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waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
pulsethe regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart