GRE Word List
CELIBATE
of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
The meaning of the word celibate is of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:.
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| blandishment | something that tends to coax or cajole : allurement |
| turncoat | one who switches to an opposing side or party |
| comprehend | to grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of |
| cliche | a trite phrase or expression |
| subsume | to include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element |
| facetious | joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish |
| edict | a proclamation having the force of law |
| wistful | full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy |
| tranquillity | the quality or state of being tranquil |
| impeccable | free from fault or blame : flawless |