GRE Word List

BIENNIAL

occurring every two years

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

Random words

WordMeaning
ferociousexhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
respitea period of temporary delay
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
depictto represent by or as if by a picture
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections