GRE Word List

BIENNIAL

occurring every two years

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

Random words

WordMeaning
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
knottymarked by or full of knots
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
shearto cut off the hair from
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion