GRE Word List

BIENNIAL

occurring every two years

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

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WordMeaning
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
peccadilloa slight offense
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
citadela fortress that commands (see command
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
tenancya holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate