GRE Word List

BIENNIAL

occurring every two years

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

Random words

WordMeaning
lexicographeran author or editor of a dictionary
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
maroona dark red
polyglotone who is polyglot
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort