GRE Word List
CLOISTER
a monastic establishment
The meaning of the word cloister is a monastic establishment.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| residual | remainder |
| cower | to shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays |
| sidereal | of, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral |
| frantic | emotionally out of control |
| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
| devoid | being without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment |
| far-fetched | brought from a remote time or place |
| ovoid | resembling an egg in shape : ovate |
| bedizen | to dress or adorn gaudily |