GRE Word List

CLOISTER

a monastic establishment

The meaning of the word cloister is a monastic establishment.

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WordMeaning
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
collectedgathered together
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
woefulfull of woe : grievous
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