GRE Word List

BIENNIAL

occurring every two years

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

Random words

WordMeaning
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
jingoistextreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
exchequera department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
recipientone that receives : receiver