GRE Word List

BIENNIAL

occurring every two years

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

Random words

WordMeaning
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
polemican aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
auroraldawn
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
cemeterya burial ground