GRE Word List

BIENNIAL

occurring every two years

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

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WordMeaning
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
rivuleta small stream
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
demolitionthe act of demolishing
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
insinuateto impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply
delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail