GRE Word List

CAPACITY

legal competency (see competence

The meaning of the word capacity is legal competency (see competence.

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WordMeaning
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
nauseouscausing nausea or disgust : nauseating
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it