GRE Word List

CHOICE

the act of choosing : selection

The meaning of the word choice is the act of choosing : selection.

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WordMeaning
lexicographeran author or editor of a dictionary
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
garishclothed in vivid colors
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
ventto provide with a vent
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly