GRE Word List

CLOISTER

a monastic establishment

The meaning of the word cloister is a monastic establishment.

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poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
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lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
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