GRE Word List
BIENNIAL
occurring every two years
The meaning of the word biennial is occurring every two years.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lexicographer | an author or editor of a dictionary |
| minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
| bid | to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance |
| glut | to flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand |
| maroon | a dark red |
| polyglot | one who is polyglot |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| improvident | not provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| painstaking | taking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort |