GRE Word List
CAPACITY
legal competency (see competence
The meaning of the word capacity is legal competency (see competence.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |
| fermentation | the 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 |
| genteel | having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish |
| nauseous | causing nausea or disgust : nauseating |
| grapple | the act or an instance of grappling |
| reputed | having a good repute : reputable |
| nuptial | of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony |
| wage | a payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| polar | of or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it |