GRE Word List
BIENNIAL
occurring every two years
The meaning of the word biennial is occurring every two years.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| wane | to decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle |
| tract | a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function |
| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |
| homage | a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord |
| disheveled | marked by disorder or disarray |
| chase | the hunting of wild animals |
| benediction | the invocation (see invocation |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| wily | full of wiles : crafty |