GRE Word List

CESSION

a yielding to another : concession

The meaning of the word cession is a yielding to another : concession.

Random words

WordMeaning
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
drabslattern
throespang
inclineto bend the head or body forward : bow
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless