GRE Word List
BIENNIAL
occurring every two years
The meaning of the word biennial is occurring every two years.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| palm | any of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves |
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| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |
| referendum | the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative |
| articulate | expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively |
| psyche | a princess loved by Cupid |
| dichotomy | a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities |
| scenario | an outline or synopsis of a play |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| impinge | encroach |