GRE Word List
BIENNIAL
occurring every two years
The meaning of the word biennial is occurring every two years.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| squelch | to fall or stamp on so as to crush |
| tenuous | having little substance or strength : flimsy |
| remunerative | serving to remunerate |
| contrive | devise |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| platonic | of, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism |
| laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |
| bar | a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening) |
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |
| slaughter | the act of killing |