GRE Word List

CAPTION

the part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed

The meaning of the word caption is the part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed.

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WordMeaning
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
meleea confused struggle
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
categoricalabsolute
seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season