GRE Word List

CAPACITY

legal competency (see competence

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

Random words

WordMeaning
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smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
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liaisona binding or thickening agent used in cooking
douseto plunge into water
supinelying on the back or with the face upward
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